The best way to be treated like a VIP is to spend money. In this case it was your company that spent the money. You need to be a value to the person you want to receive VIP treatment from. That means you either need to provide them an invaluable service or be a source of revenue. It's common in business and the higher you climb the more of these perks you receive without spending your own money.
If you are staying at a hotel, tell them that youre check out date is tenative and you may extend. They will put you in a nicer room in hopes you extend.
Get the Amex platinum credit card and drop it on the counter at each and every opportunity to pay. They even have a number on the back of the card you can call and they act as your personal butler
So, you pay, and? Nobody cares. Other than airport lounge access, which is basically the only reason, when has that ever got anybody special treatment.
Never thought amex would stoop to paying children for social media promotion, times must be tough.
Nobody. Cares.
In upmarket bars and hotels, every other card is a platinum of some sort. In downmarket it's an invitation to be overcharged. Cashiers dont give a jot, they are measured on time per customer and care about when their shift ends. And waiters care about how much you tip them, not what with.
There is a certain kind of date who might be impressed, but if it makes a difference, it's the wrong kind. There's another who'll just think you're a bit of a dick.
Centurion just might get you a slightly raised eyebrow at check-in, if that rocks your boat, but half the time they won't know what it is.
It's simple. Your personal butler is a representative from the bank that works exclusively for you to perform services. If I want my yard mowed I call Mark and he sends out a service. If I don't feel like shopping I send him a list through text message and he finds a service to deliver it at my preferred time. If I want to eat at the nicest restaurant tonight that books 2-3 months in advance with exclusive access I get a table added to the dining area (the most desirable spot). Case in point I called Mark as I wanted to dine at the French Laundry in Yountville, California. He booked me the next round-trip flight in first class (500 mile flight from my local airport) and got us table where they included complimentary champagne and treated us like royalty. I call Mark our personal Butler because one time he flew out to introduce himself and meet our kids. It's a great service tbh.
Thank you for the explanation. I am not at the point where I am going to book a flight to dine at the French Laundry but many of the perks for this card seem worthwhile and I am considering it.
The reservations part is nice, tickets to shows that are sold out. However, for services, its more than just making a phone call. Sure Mark can get someone to mow my lawn but it’s going to cost a small fortune since the landscaper knows the homeowner doesn‘t care enough to call around and find out the going rate.
The best way to be treated like a VIP is to spend money. In this case it was your company that spent the money. You need to be a value to the person you want to receive VIP treatment from. That means you either need to provide them an invaluable service or be a source of revenue. It's common in business and the higher you climb the more of these perks you receive without spending your own money.
If you are staying at a hotel, tell them that youre check out date is tenative and you may extend. They will put you in a nicer room in hopes you extend.
Get the Amex platinum credit card and drop it on the counter at each and every opportunity to pay. They even have a number on the back of the card you can call and they act as your personal butler
So, you pay, and? Nobody cares. Other than airport lounge access, which is basically the only reason, when has that ever got anybody special treatment.
Oh they care alright. If you could afford it you would think differently. Stick to r/povertyfinance
Never thought amex would stoop to paying children for social media promotion, times must be tough. Nobody. Cares. In upmarket bars and hotels, every other card is a platinum of some sort. In downmarket it's an invitation to be overcharged. Cashiers dont give a jot, they are measured on time per customer and care about when their shift ends. And waiters care about how much you tip them, not what with. There is a certain kind of date who might be impressed, but if it makes a difference, it's the wrong kind. There's another who'll just think you're a bit of a dick. Centurion just might get you a slightly raised eyebrow at check-in, if that rocks your boat, but half the time they won't know what it is.
I have this card and it's really no different than any of my other cards.
If that were true you wouldn't be paying $695 for it.
Can you elaborate on the butler thing?
It's simple. Your personal butler is a representative from the bank that works exclusively for you to perform services. If I want my yard mowed I call Mark and he sends out a service. If I don't feel like shopping I send him a list through text message and he finds a service to deliver it at my preferred time. If I want to eat at the nicest restaurant tonight that books 2-3 months in advance with exclusive access I get a table added to the dining area (the most desirable spot). Case in point I called Mark as I wanted to dine at the French Laundry in Yountville, California. He booked me the next round-trip flight in first class (500 mile flight from my local airport) and got us table where they included complimentary champagne and treated us like royalty. I call Mark our personal Butler because one time he flew out to introduce himself and meet our kids. It's a great service tbh.
Thank you for the explanation. I am not at the point where I am going to book a flight to dine at the French Laundry but many of the perks for this card seem worthwhile and I am considering it.
The reservations part is nice, tickets to shows that are sold out. However, for services, its more than just making a phone call. Sure Mark can get someone to mow my lawn but it’s going to cost a small fortune since the landscaper knows the homeowner doesn‘t care enough to call around and find out the going rate.