Gar wrote in message ...
> On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 23:38:36 -0800, "The Ranger" >
wrote:
[Snip-O'-Matic employed]
> > I've not only seen his ilk attend parties but been subjected
> >to their "critiques" because I wasn't quick enough to find
> >an escape.
> >
> I've seen this type people also. In the work place. They
> would never be part of my circle.

Yes, the workplace seems to be the perfect environment for
Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob's type of behavior to arise. BJJB is a boorish jerk that
doesn't have friends; simple associates. It sucks to be him.

> >You can't reason with someone so cheap and so boorish;
> >you slam them for what they are and hope they never
> >come near you again.
> >
> On this I absolutely agree with you. I work with one of
> the cheapest people I've ever seen. And he does it shamelessly
> without a clue of what an ass he looks like. He delivered some
> menus we printed to a customer 10 years ago. They gave him
> a free cup of coffee. I'm sure they didn't plan on him showing
> up the next day for another free cup. He's been going there several
> times a week for 10 years and they've never had the nerve to
> stop this practice and he tells them they are getting a discount
> on their menu's. They're not. I could on and on about him and
> other skinflints I've known. I can base my opinion on what
> I've actually seen and heard, Not by assuming something.

You're being too fair but that works for you. It doesn't wash with me nor
change my opinion about Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob, though. He's a boorish slob
that's cheap.

> Jill

Ah, another rfc albatross.

> comes in here bitching about something almost every
> weekend and she doesn't get as much shit as this OP has.
> I don't get it.

Neither do I; neither do I.

> >As far as ****mart... I enjoy being a sadist with him just because
> >it's so satisfying.
> >
> He's a whole different story. Everyone has to choose their own best
> way to deal with him.

On this we agree whole-heartedly.

The Ranger