Wednesday, November 17, 2010
OneAutotech: Ever wonder why people smile?
OneAutotech: Ever wonder why people smile?: "Smiling is infectious, You catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too.I passed around the corner, And som..."
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Ever wonder why people smile?
Smiling is infectious,
You catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.
You catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.
I passed around the corner,
And someone saw my grin,
When he smiled I realized,
I'd passed it on to him.
And someone saw my grin,
When he smiled I realized,
I'd passed it on to him.
I thought about that smile,
Then realized its worth,
A single smile, just like mine,
Could travel round the earth.
Then realized its worth,
A single smile, just like mine,
Could travel round the earth.
So, if you feel a smile begin,
Don't leave it undetected.
Let's start an epidemic quick,
And get the world infected.
Don't you have a similar experience before? Where you saw a stranger having a happy smile on her face and before you knew it, you were grinning for no apparent reason too. Then someone saw your grin, and he smiled too. You probably felt a little silly for smiling without any reason at first, but when your smile brought a smile to someone's face, you knew that it cost nothing to brighten up someone's day. May you freely give away your beautiful, happy smiles!
Don't leave it undetected.
Let's start an epidemic quick,
And get the world infected.
Here's a thought for the day!
How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
Why should pizza driver's be tipped?
Always wondered why some pizza drivers gripe about tips to other people? I understand where they are comming from cause I'm one of the pizza driver!
Tip etiquette
Reasons for tipping (if you don't already know)
I. The tip is your expression of gratitude for the driver's service.
II. Tipping empowers the customer.
III. Tips are necessary for the job.
I. The tip is your expression of gratitude for the driver's service.
The tip shows you appreciate the service.
Delivery is a CONVENIENCE. It feels so good to have it delivered for you.
You don't have to get it yourself.
And waste your time, energy, and gas.
The driver endured weather and traffic for you.
You can watch TV or do things around the house instead.
How much is that worth? because your time is valuable.
The tip shows that you value the driver's work.
It just feels good to tip.
It shows that you're a good person. It's a good thing to do.
It shows you have class.
Tipping is common courtesy. It's customary.
Not tipping is considered:
rude and unheard of
inconsiderate
ungrateful for the service
as if delivery meant nothing to you
If one does not tip, they:
take advantage of the driver
steal the services of the driver
insult and waste the driver's valuable time
This assumes the service was not awful. If something was seriously wrong, please see When not to tip or if something else seemed wrong, see the Objections page for more information.
Even in New York City, it is considered the height of rudeness not to tip your delivery person. (This was submitted and echoed by several NYC residents.)
Pizza delivery drivers are motivated by money as much as anyone. Those who repeatedly tip usually get their pizzas first.
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II. Tipping empowers the customer.
It lets you reward excellent and poor service accordingly. Otherwise, you would pay a flat rate regardless of the quality of service.
Tipping keeps drivers on their toes. It motivates the employee in a job that tests one's patience. They work unsupervised most of the time.
III. Tips are necessary for the job.
Tips mean everything to the driver. That's why they deliver. Without it, there's no point in keeping the job.
Without it, drivers receive only minimum wage. Some drivers are paid sub-minimum wage. They use their own car. They pay for their own gas and repairs.
They end up making less than minimum wage, without tips, when you include the cost of operating a car. The store does not reimburse them entirely.
It's assumed that tips will cover those expenses. Their employers assume they will receive tips.
If delivery was minimum wage, everyone would quit. There are plenty of minimum wage jobs that don't wear down your car.
Drivers do not use a company car. For more information, please see Facts about cars.
Pizza drivers:
risk their cars and lives in traffic
risk robbery, assault, and murder on the job
are targets for criminals because they carry food and money
In addition to driving, they do a lot of in-store work. For more information, please see Other duties of a delivery driver.
They search for houses, which isn't easy. It's not like finding your own house. Many addresses don't have visible numbers. For more information, please see the House numbers page.
Pizza delivery is not supposed to be a minimum wage job.
Tips are appreciated. Thank you for tipping the pizza guy.
Tip etiquette
Reasons for tipping (if you don't already know)
I. The tip is your expression of gratitude for the driver's service.
II. Tipping empowers the customer.
III. Tips are necessary for the job.
I. The tip is your expression of gratitude for the driver's service.
The tip shows you appreciate the service.
Delivery is a CONVENIENCE. It feels so good to have it delivered for you.
You don't have to get it yourself.
And waste your time, energy, and gas.
The driver endured weather and traffic for you.
You can watch TV or do things around the house instead.
How much is that worth? because your time is valuable.
The tip shows that you value the driver's work.
It just feels good to tip.
It shows that you're a good person. It's a good thing to do.
It shows you have class.
Tipping is common courtesy. It's customary.
Not tipping is considered:
rude and unheard of
inconsiderate
ungrateful for the service
as if delivery meant nothing to you
If one does not tip, they:
take advantage of the driver
steal the services of the driver
insult and waste the driver's valuable time
This assumes the service was not awful. If something was seriously wrong, please see When not to tip or if something else seemed wrong, see the Objections page for more information.
Even in New York City, it is considered the height of rudeness not to tip your delivery person. (This was submitted and echoed by several NYC residents.)
Pizza delivery drivers are motivated by money as much as anyone. Those who repeatedly tip usually get their pizzas first.
return to top
II. Tipping empowers the customer.
It lets you reward excellent and poor service accordingly. Otherwise, you would pay a flat rate regardless of the quality of service.
Tipping keeps drivers on their toes. It motivates the employee in a job that tests one's patience. They work unsupervised most of the time.
III. Tips are necessary for the job.
Tips mean everything to the driver. That's why they deliver. Without it, there's no point in keeping the job.
Without it, drivers receive only minimum wage. Some drivers are paid sub-minimum wage. They use their own car. They pay for their own gas and repairs.
They end up making less than minimum wage, without tips, when you include the cost of operating a car. The store does not reimburse them entirely.
It's assumed that tips will cover those expenses. Their employers assume they will receive tips.
If delivery was minimum wage, everyone would quit. There are plenty of minimum wage jobs that don't wear down your car.
Drivers do not use a company car. For more information, please see Facts about cars.
Pizza drivers:
risk their cars and lives in traffic
risk robbery, assault, and murder on the job
are targets for criminals because they carry food and money
In addition to driving, they do a lot of in-store work. For more information, please see Other duties of a delivery driver.
They search for houses, which isn't easy. It's not like finding your own house. Many addresses don't have visible numbers. For more information, please see the House numbers page.
Pizza delivery is not supposed to be a minimum wage job.
Tips are appreciated. Thank you for tipping the pizza guy.
People ask what does a hearing dog do?
A hearing dog is a specific type of assistance dog specifically selected and trained to assist people who are deaf or hearing impaired by alerting their handler to important sounds, such as doorbells, smoke alarms, ringing telephones, or alarm clocks. They may also work outside the home, alerting to such sounds such as sirens, forklifts and a person calling the handler's name
Training
Dogs that may become hearing dogs are tested for proper temperament, sound reactivity, and willingness to work. After passing initial screenings, they are trained in basic obedience and exposed to things they will face in public such as elevators, shopping carts, and different types of people. Only after that period of socializing are they trained in sound alerting.
Hearing dogs may be trained professionally in as little as three months, though many are trained for closer to a year. Generally, training involves getting the dog to recognize a particular sound and then physically alert or lead their handler to the source. They may also be taught to physically alert to and/or lead away from a sound, such as in the case of a fire alarm. While many hearing dogs are professionally trained, there is a growing number[citation needed] of deaf or hearing-impaired individuals who undertake the challenge of training their own hearing dogs.
Training
Dogs that may become hearing dogs are tested for proper temperament, sound reactivity, and willingness to work. After passing initial screenings, they are trained in basic obedience and exposed to things they will face in public such as elevators, shopping carts, and different types of people. Only after that period of socializing are they trained in sound alerting.
Hearing dogs may be trained professionally in as little as three months, though many are trained for closer to a year. Generally, training involves getting the dog to recognize a particular sound and then physically alert or lead their handler to the source. They may also be taught to physically alert to and/or lead away from a sound, such as in the case of a fire alarm. While many hearing dogs are professionally trained, there is a growing number[citation needed] of deaf or hearing-impaired individuals who undertake the challenge of training their own hearing dogs.
Always been Asked how to improve gas mileage!
Good, Better, Best: How to Improve Gas Mileage
Whether you are shopping for a new car or just trying to maintain the one you have, you can take some steps to get the best mileage out of your gas purchases. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, offers these tips to use fuel efficiently:On the Road: Drive More Efficiently
- Stay within posted speed limits. Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 miles per hour.
- Stop aggressive driving. You can improve your gas mileage up to five percent around town if you avoid “jackrabbit” starts and stops by anticipating traffic conditions and driving gently.
- Avoid unnecessary idling. It wastes fuel, costs you money, and pollutes the air. Turn off the engine if you anticipate a wait.
- Combine errands. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.
- Use overdrive gears and cruise control when appropriate. They improve the fuel economy of your car when you’re driving on a highway.
- Remove excess weight from the trunk. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk can reduce a typical car’s fuel economy by up to two percent.
- Avoid packing items on top of your car. A loaded roof rack or carrier creates wind resistance and can decrease fuel economy by five percent.
At the Garage: Maintain Your Car
- Keep your engine tuned. Tuning your engine according to your owner’s manual can increase gas mileage by an average of four percent. Increases vary depending on a car’s condition.
- Keep your tires properly inflated and aligned. It can increase gas mileage up to three percent.
- Change your oil. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can improve your gas mileage by using the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil. Motor oil that says “Energy Conserving” on the performance symbol of the American Petroleum Institute contains friction-reducing additives that can improve fuel economy.
- Check and replace air filters regularly. Replacing clogged filters can increase gas mileage up to ten percent.
At the Pump: Use the Octane Level You Need
- Your owner’s manual recommends the most effective octane level for your car. For most cars, the recommended gasoline is regular octane. In most cases, using a higher octane gas than the manufacturer recommends offers no benefit. Unless your engine is knocking, buying higher octane gasoline is a waste of money.
In Advertising: Check Out Claims About “Gas-Saving” Gadgets
- Be skeptical of claims for devices that will “boost your mileage by an extra 6 miles per gallon,” “improve your fuel economy up to 26 percent,” or the like. EPA has tested over 100 supposed gas-saving devices — including mixture “enhancers” and fuel line magnets — and found that very few provide any fuel economy benefits. The devices that work provide only marginal improvements. Some “gas-saving” devices may damage a car’s engine or increase exhaust emissions. For more information and a full list of tested products, check www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer.htm.
In the Showroom: Consider the Alternatives
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) operate on alternative fuels, such as methanol, ethanol, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, electricity, and others designated by the DOE. Using these alternative fuels in vehicles may reduce harmful pollutants and exhaust emissions. FTC Rules require labels on all new AFVs to give the vehicle’s estimated cruising range and general descriptive information. Find out how many miles a new AFV travels on a tank or supply of fuel because, gallon for gallon, some don’t travel as far as gasoline-powered vehicles.
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles offer another option for car buyers. According to DOE and EPA, these vehicles combine the benefits of gasoline engines and electric motors and can be configured to achieve different objectives, such as improved fuel economy and increased power.
For more energy saving tips for cars, visit the DOE's website.
The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. Watch a new video, How to File a Complaint, at ftc.gov/video to learn more. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
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