A woman decided to give herself a big treat for her 70th birthday by staying overnight in a really nice hotel..
When she checked out the next morning, the desk clerk handed her a bill for $250.00. She demanded to know why the
charge was so high “I agree it’s a nice hotel, but the rooms aren’t worth $250..00 for just an overnight stay – I didn’t
even have breakfast!” The clerk told her that $250.00 is the ‘standard rate,’ and breakfast had been included had she
wanted it. She insisted on speaking to the Manager. The Manager appeared and, forewarned by the desk clerk,
announced: “This hotel has an Olympic-sized pool and a huge conference center which are available for use.” “But I
didn’t use them.” ‘Well, they are here, and you could have.” He went on to explain that she could also have seen one of
the in-hotel shows for which they were so famous.”We have the best entertainers from the world over performing
here.” “But I didn’t go to any of those shows..” “Well, we have them, and you could have.” No matter what amenity
the Manager mentioned, she replied, “But I didn’t use it!” and the Manager countered with his standard response.
After several minutes discussion, and with the Manager still unmoved, she decided to pay, wrote a check and gave it to
him. The Manager was surprised when he looked at the check. “But Madam, this check is for only $50.00” “That’s
correct I charged you $200.00 for sleeping with me.” “But I didn’t!”
“Well, too bad, I was here, and you could have.”