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Arctic Fox 12-09-2021 03:42 PM
Local businesses hurting...
 
...or maybe not

I have tried four times to book a table for ten at Gio's. The first time I was asked to hold, and immediately hung up on. The next three I got a recorded message explaining that I couldn't leave them a voicemail.

I have called five property inspectors enquiring about a four-point inspection. Not one has called me back.

I'm glad that they're all really busy, but it is frustrating not to be able to get any service.

dewilson58 12-09-2021 03:53 PM
Labor shortage vs. Overly busy.

dewilson58 12-09-2021 04:08 PM
Most businesses have caller ID....................so they know it's you calling.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Two Bills 12-09-2021 04:16 PM
The "Please leave a message, and we will call you back" response, is about as good as "The check is in the post" promise of yesteryear!:icon_wink:

Calisport 12-09-2021 05:14 PM
I think just be happy Florida is not like a California or New York where you won't get a call back from businesses anymore unless they truly need your business.

Arctic Fox 12-09-2021 05:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2038156)
Most businesses have caller ID...so they know it's you calling.
Time to change my number. Again.

jdulej 12-09-2021 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Calisport (Post 2038164)
I think just be happy Florida is not like a California or New York where you won't get a call back from businesses anymore unless they truly need your business.
I can't speak for New York, but in my 60+ years in California and talking to family who are still there, the vast majority of businesses will call you back in the unlikely event that no one answers in the first place. Your comment really makes no sense to me other than general California/NY bashing, which is getting a bit old by now.
The one "business" I have run into in FL that hands down beats California is the DMV. Everything else is about the same.

DAVES 12-09-2021 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 2038146)
...or maybe not

I have tried four times to book a table for ten at Gio's. The first time I was asked to hold, and immediately hung up on. The next three I got a recorded message explaining that I couldn't leave them a voicemail.

I have called five property inspectors enquiring about a four-point inspection. Not one has called me back.

I'm glad that they're all really busy, but it is frustrating not to be able to get any service.

Welcome to our current world. Sadly, it is not just you.

dewilson58 12-09-2021 06:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 2038165)
Time to change my number. Again.
:a040:

Luggage 12-10-2021 05:42 AM
DMV and most government offices in Florida are extremely responsive . In fact I have had knocks on my door from my phone calls to respond to my questions

ComingfromCT 12-10-2021 07:06 AM
Home inspection
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 2038146)
...or maybe not

I have tried four times to book a table for ten at Gio's. The first time I was asked to hold, and immediately hung up on. The next three I got a recorded message explaining that I couldn't leave them a voicemail.

I have called five property inspectors enquiring about a four-point inspection. Not one has called me back.

I'm glad that they're all really busy, but it is frustrating not to be able to get any service.

I just set up an inspection for this afternoon. My Real Estate agent recommended them. They called me right back and I was able to get an Inspection set up very quickly.
Southern State Inspection, 352-622-0066.

PugMom 12-10-2021 07:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2038156)
Most businesses have caller ID....................so they know it's you calling.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
oh, You~! :icon_wink:

PugMom 12-10-2021 07:26 AM
they are REALLY good, & the place is always packed when we're there. it doesn't help that they are only open for a certain period of time during the week. best to just show up, imo, EARLY, & wait for them to get ready to seat all 10 of you. it's def worth it.

Lil GTO 12-10-2021 07:30 AM
You can get the same food at Giovannis restaurant. Same owner as Gio’s deli if that’s what is being referred to.


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Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2038276)
they are REALLY good, & the place is always packed when we're there. it doesn't help that they are only open for a certain period of time during the week. best to just show up, imo, EARLY, & wait for them to get ready to seat all 10 of you. it's def worth it.

PugMom 12-10-2021 07:37 AM
really?? i had no idea--Thank You~! :bigbow:


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