tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post2035259149299329841..comments2023-11-02T04:16:46.990-04:00Comments on The Broke Socialite: Modern Manners Monday: What Would YOU Do? - Labor Day EditionThe Broke Socialitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971694698434643865noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-32282388418642213522010-09-08T20:27:37.145-04:002010-09-08T20:27:37.145-04:00I think I'd 'innocently' mention that ...I think I'd 'innocently' mention that I'd left a TON of food and wine in the fridge for us to eat when we returned, so we were really surprised to find that it was gone, 'What happened?'. I think that sends the message that a) it wasn't for the cat-sitter (obv), b) I specifically bought it for us to eat on our return, so now we're inconvenienced and c) you'd Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380934082410901550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-40383203254288329092010-09-07T22:17:06.657-04:002010-09-07T22:17:06.657-04:00Ha.ha I have to laugh because I am a cat "mom...Ha.ha I have to laugh because I am a cat "mommy" and now I call my husband "cat daddy". Our close friend is usually our pet sitter and one time Fiona had a minor mouth surgery that required antibiotic drops. He is so freaked out by cat nails he wrapped her up in a towel flipped her upside down. Needless to say I came home to several bath towels in the dirty clothes hamper,Legal Grindin(g) Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11968221291514027558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-42806616735636230032010-09-07T12:41:30.740-04:002010-09-07T12:41:30.740-04:00Were the cats ok? If they seem cared for...I gues...Were the cats ok? If they seem cared for...I guess I would suggest you let it go THIS time and make sure it never happens again. I would kennel them next time, it is bound to be cheaper than replacing all the missing items.Better with a Bowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815571464911530632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-61193850275476713102010-09-07T04:48:11.365-04:002010-09-07T04:48:11.365-04:00I don't understand the responses from some of ...I don't understand the responses from some of the readers! Maybe I grew up differently and my approach to problem solving is different! But, the truth of the matter is this...no one can evade confronting the truth! It will ever be in ones face, presenting itself in different forms until its faced! Therefore, I just don't get why there is an apprehension or fear of asking someone if Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-9555870143931129572010-09-07T01:03:27.627-04:002010-09-07T01:03:27.627-04:00I HAVE GOT TO KNOW - do these really happen to you...I HAVE GOT TO KNOW - do these really happen to you - I'm just starting to read your blog or are these your real life scenarios...I'm dying and gotz to know. I'm laughing because this did happen to my friend and I feel like everytime I read your blog this happens. I never leave a stocked fridge when I go on vaca and I understand if someone is housesitting - then in that case I do Peggy and Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-92172595323100871862010-09-06T23:05:52.911-04:002010-09-06T23:05:52.911-04:00Seriously that is just rude. If you hired a Pet Si...Seriously that is just rude. If you hired a Pet Sitter or asked a friend to cat sit there was no reason why they were in the fridge at all. A drink I could understand it is summer and hot out and they might have been running errands before stopping in but your entire fridge?! Things would be a bit different if they were staying at your house to pet sit but still all the food? Maybe a call to yourTwo Little Cavaliershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840031458238831809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-78378137730604998762010-09-06T22:21:23.385-04:002010-09-06T22:21:23.385-04:00I wouldn't say anything, but that was nerve. ...I wouldn't say anything, but that was nerve. I have fed my neighbor's cat many times while they were out of town and it never occurred to me to do anything but feed the cat and leave. (And it's not because I hate cats either).Funkidivagirlhttp://funkidivagirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-7857748363131131772010-09-06T20:11:17.476-04:002010-09-06T20:11:17.476-04:00That was rude beyond comprehension. And actually ...That was rude beyond comprehension. And actually that was stealing! Taking without asking is stealing. And dammit I don't take lightly to folks stealing from me. It would be show-down time at the OK Corral.onefromphillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14107334845943040309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-63946119296195474562010-09-06T19:38:20.098-04:002010-09-06T19:38:20.098-04:00I'm always amazed at how "gentle" yo...I'm always amazed at how "gentle" your readers are. I wouldn't expect them to replace the food, but seriously -- that was rude as all get out! I would give them a few "special" words and retrieve my key. I just don't understand the gall and lack of home-training within some people to think that would be okay. Seriously, filling a bowl with cat food and another Erica Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-73274666594488352212010-09-06T12:13:41.172-04:002010-09-06T12:13:41.172-04:00I am not really sure what I would do. I would prob...I am not really sure what I would do. I would probably have to ask the Mister to go and retrieve the key because I would have probably caught a case. I like Moni's idea of an itemized receipt and the request for reimbursement but the reality is that you probably won't get your money back. <br /><br />So in reality, we probably would never speak again. Ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-73567483104732299732010-09-06T11:20:54.446-04:002010-09-06T11:20:54.446-04:00Okay, maybe I am being naive, but I would ask her ...Okay, maybe I am being naive, but I would ask her about it. She may opened the fridge to get some water while spending time with the cats and notice how full it was. Like someone said above, she may have eaten the perishables, but whose to say the rest of it is not in her freezer waiting to give back to you. She might have thought she was doing you a favor by helping to keep the food while youcbeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-38490222035297448832010-09-06T11:08:29.386-04:002010-09-06T11:08:29.386-04:00I typically pay my friends to house sit while we a...I typically pay my friends to house sit while we are away... So, I would just say- I hope you enjoyed yourself because I am going to use the money I would have given you to replace all that you ate and not ask her again!Andinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-82417243691318984062010-09-06T10:49:49.380-04:002010-09-06T10:49:49.380-04:00I am going to ask and let him/her know that was no...I am going to ask and let him/her know that was not cool. No need to replace the items, at this point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-17064901496497313422010-09-06T10:47:09.891-04:002010-09-06T10:47:09.891-04:00Give them a copy of the receipt with all the items...Give them a copy of the receipt with all the items missing circled and let them know I would like everything replaced.<br /><br />I'm sorry that's rude, and the person knew it was, so I would have no problem expecting payment back. They NEVER house sit for me again! The dog/cat/pet would go to a overnight pet hotel or come with me on the next trip.Moni @ CL Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897657277059985205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-13413843759218396402010-09-06T09:45:30.028-04:002010-09-06T09:45:30.028-04:00I wouldn't say a thing but I would reclaim my ...I wouldn't say a thing but I would reclaim my key. Next time, don't depend on neighbors to help out. Living next door to someone does not make them your friend or cat sitter or sane. <br />If you need help, ask a friend you can trust.Queen of Cashmerehttp://www.queenofcashmere.com/daybooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-20518121203402922302010-09-06T09:36:58.519-04:002010-09-06T09:36:58.519-04:00They'll have some explaining to do seriously! ...They'll have some explaining to do seriously! And as for the The Shop Tart comment, Umm... I haven't seen anything fancy about that list! And just because you can afford something, does not mean that you want to pay for it twice. Especially if you didn't eat the food!!!<br /><br />This is a funny "MMM"! I'm going to ask my husband what he would do!L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226427401291758923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-49279775530375389882010-09-06T09:30:13.818-04:002010-09-06T09:30:13.818-04:00Boarding the cats would have been cheaper. That w...Boarding the cats would have been cheaper. That was pretty fancy food. I use to go over and cat-sit for my neighbor over the holidays and it never dawned on me to go in her fridge. Some people have different cultural views and for them food is a "thank you". If you ask her to sit again, tell her she's welcome to whatever is in the fridge and save your major "expensive"victorioussinglenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11275563707320956963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-1757498148359404052010-09-06T09:16:09.799-04:002010-09-06T09:16:09.799-04:00I would be a bit upset. I would talk to her but tr...I would be a bit upset. I would talk to her but try to make light of it. I would say to her jokingly, "How was your weekend? Did you eat well?" Hopefully she will catch on and explain why she decided to wine and dine at mi casa. Then I would make another joke about how we are starving and if she is the good neighbor we think her to be, she will offer to get us some takeout or make Shanika@LifeisPicheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129668075828474997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-83549897227284271452010-09-06T09:06:21.763-04:002010-09-06T09:06:21.763-04:00Knock on their door and ask them what the...Knock on their door and ask them what the...CreoleInDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191794698013658999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-43603800450931769382010-09-06T09:00:54.862-04:002010-09-06T09:00:54.862-04:00Let it go. Have a big laugh about it with my husba...Let it go. Have a big laugh about it with my husband. And never ask that neighbor to perform the same job again. (And order takeout!) What I wouldn't do is make too big of a deal about it. If you can afford vacation and you can afford all that fancy food, one fridge full isn't going to break you. In fact, some of those things could have gone bad over the weekend, so I might give the The Shop Tarthttp://www.theshoptart.comnoreply@blogger.com