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host etiquette - as suggested by Jean Scott

Hello all. As someone who is neither a newbie nor a veteran (is
there a name for people like me?), I can't tell you how
extraordinarily helpful and informative the people on this board have
been. Over the past while, my purchase of Winpoker, cue cards, etc.
has boosted the return on my play considerably. I still have much to
learn but you've all been wonderful teachers. Recently I
purchased "More Frugal Gambling" a veritable treasure trove of
terrific information for folks like me. (Incidentally, Jean, I was a
huge fan before I purchased your book. Even after unwarranted
attacks from others on this board I have observed you - time and
again - respond with intelligence and grace. You are one class act,
lady.

Now to my question: In answer to the question, "Where do I find a
host?" p. 296, Jean suggests that while one may inquire at the slot
club desk, host office, etc., she states, "... the best way in my
opinion , is to stay at your machine and tell a change person or
floor person you'd like to speak to a host as soon as possible." Jean
then goes on to discuss the advantages of this maneuver. She, of
course, goes on to discuss ways in which one should build a
relationship with a host by treating them with the courtesy and
consideration they are due.

As a quarter player, I have the uneasy feeling that it would be
presumptious of me to ask for a host to come to me at my VP machine
and that we low-rollers should stick to going to the host office to
negotiate our best deal, lest we come across as too "entitled."

I wuld welcome and value opinions on this.

Thanks so much and - good fortune to all.

I have done it both ways, having a Slot host sent over, and going to the Slot club and requesting a host.
In my opinion and experience, it makes no difference.
The host will ask for your slot card and will then query their computer to determine your play. What they tell you will be based on the results of the query.
Of course being polite, courteous, and diplomatic are very good traits for you to have.

You will find in your travels that there are some Hosts that will make you smile when you think about them, because they are so nice, friendly and helpful. Then there are the others who make you feel like you are intruding. (just like bosses in a way) .

A hint, if you don't like a hosts attitude change hosts. I have done this by calling for a host to assist in a reservation, and do it when I know my own host will not be working.
If the host that I deal with in this instance feels like a better fit for my personality, I then
seek them out for all future contact, and voila they are my new host.

Regards
A.P.

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----- Original Message -----
  From: deuceswildbill36
  To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 11:21 PM
  Subject: [vpFREE] host etiquette - as suggested by Jean Scott

  Now to my question: In answer to the question, "Where do I find a
  host?" p. 296, Jean suggests that while one may inquire at the slot
  club desk, host office, etc., she states, "... the best way in my
  opinion , is to stay at your machine and tell a change person or
  floor person you'd like to speak to a host as soon as possible." Jean
  then goes on to discuss the advantages of this maneuver. She, of
  course, goes on to discuss ways in which one should build a
  relationship with a host by treating them with the courtesy and
  consideration they are due.

  As a quarter player, I have the uneasy feeling that it would be
  presumptious of me to ask for a host to come to me at my VP machine
  and that we low-rollers should stick to going to the host office to
  negotiate our best deal, lest we come across as too "entitled."

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<<Recently I
purchased "More Frugal Gambling" a veritable treasure trove of
terrific information for folks like me.>>

Thanx for your kind words.

<<As a quarter player, I have the uneasy feeling that it would be
presumptuous of me to ask for a host to come to me at my VP machine
and that we low-rollers should stick to going to the host office to
negotiate our best deal, lest we come across as too "entitled.">>

Good point. You have to fit your decisions on this to the casino. No, a quarter player at Bellagio wouldn't do this. But one at the Stardust, etc. might.

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____________________
Jean $¢ott - The Frugal Gambler
Pre-pub sale on for January release of
"Tax Help for the Frugal Gambler"
at http://www.FrugalGambler.biz

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AND.. do try the new Binons!!! Some lady always said "Don't ask,
don't get." CD-

<<Recently I
purchased "More Frugal Gambling" a veritable treasure trove of
terrific information for folks like me.>>

Thanx for your kind words.

<<As a quarter player, I have the uneasy feeling that it would be
presumptuous of me to ask for a host to come to me at my VP machine
and that we low-rollers should stick to going to the host office to
negotiate our best deal, lest we come across as too "entitled.">>

Good point. You have to fit your decisions on this to the casino.

No, a quarter player at Bellagio wouldn't do this. But one at the
Stardust, etc. might.

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-- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Jean Scott" <QueenofComps@f...> wrote:

____________________
Jean $¢ott - The Frugal Gambler
Pre-pub sale on for January release of
"Tax Help for the Frugal Gambler"
at http://www.FrugalGambler.biz

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