[Arctic Fox]

...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]

Labor shortage vs. Overly busy.

[dewilson58]

Most businesses have caller ID....................so they know it's you calling.

[Two Bills]

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!

[Calisport]

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]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Most businesses have caller ID...so they know it's you calling.

Time to change my number. Again.

[jdulej]

Originally Posted by Calisport

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]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

...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]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Time to change my number. Again.

[Luggage]

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]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

...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]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Most businesses have caller ID....................so they know it's you calling.

oh, You~!

[PugMom]

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]

You can get the same food at Giovannis restaurant. Same owner as Gio’s deli if that’s what is being referred to.

Originally Posted by PugMom

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]

really?? i had no idea--Thank You~!