Hey, It’s Your Birthday!
Be sure to check our Birthday Free-Bees section as we approach your special day. There’s a pile of retailers and restaurant types who want to party with you, who knew? Hey, It’s Free! has one of the most comprehensive lists I’ve seen. Happy Birthday!
(Editor’s note: I used to deal with record label people a lot…there was one guy named Norm who’d always hawk the label’s latest release and then say, “you know, I like to give presents for yer birthday. ” Meaningful pause. “And it could be yer birthday every day!” Since that’s not how I added records to our station playlist, it was never my birthday with Norm. Of course…I’m not the one in prison right now, either.)
Important comment I wanted to share:
Crystal Warren
Jan 19, 2010 at 8:29 pm
I just wanted to comment on going to restaurants on your birthday…Just remember when you get a free meal or discount on your birthday to remember to tip your server on what the bill would be without the discount or free meal..they have to pay taxes on the gratuity (in most states) whether you tip them or not. And they do the same amount of work for a lesser bill SO BE FAIR!!!!!!!!!!
SUCH a good point! For those of us who have made their living in the restaurant business, it’s crucial. Remember that your server WILL be taxed on your tab–whether you tip or not.
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Jan 19, 2010 at 10:34 pm