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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

When you go abroad or even stay in nice hotels in the UK, what things do you bring home? The coffee, the tea the shampoos?

Me personally I take towels if they have the hotel printed on them.

Oh and if I see I'm drinking from a nice glass from a pub, it accidentally falls into my bag.

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.


"When you go abroad or even stay in nice hotels in the UK, what things do you bring home? The coffee, the tea the shampoos?

Me personally I take towels if they have the hotel printed on them.

Oh and if I see I'm drinking from a nice glass from a pub, it accidentally falls into my bag."

Always glasses from pubs.

I have loads of posh glasses, but I can't resist pub glasses!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bibles

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Bibles "

Are you Gideon?

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I get the shampoos and the hotel door card folder for memories

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"When you go abroad or even stay in nice hotels in the UK, what things do you bring home? The coffee, the tea the shampoos?

Me personally I take towels if they have the hotel printed on them.

Oh and if I see I'm drinking from a nice glass from a pub, it accidentally falls into my bag."

I'll take anything that's designed to be used by me and covered by what I've been charged, and in the big chains I'll take the face cloths as they are thrown away due to laundering costs.

The cost of stealing the rest is passed right back to the customer.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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I've still got a collection of very large mugs from various coffee chains, all thanks to a uni challenge.

I do collect the toiletries, pre Covid days I would stay in a couple of different hotels almost every week. I donated all of them earlier this year to a charity collecting that sort of thing. I kept the fruit tea though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never take any freebies especially when the hotel name is on it, or glasses from pubs... No offence but I find it kinda ...tacky?! sooooz

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

I’ve never taken anything. Never even thought about it to be honest.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Nah, I’m not a thief.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nah, I’m not a thief."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pens and notepads. Can never have too many of either.

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By *entlemenpipMan
over a year ago

not far


"When you go abroad or even stay in nice hotels in the UK, what things do you bring home? The coffee, the tea the shampoos?

Me personally I take towels if they have the hotel printed on them.

Oh and if I see I'm drinking from a nice glass from a pub, it accidentally falls into my bag."

Please don't take glasses from pub (except wheatherspoons) that's a cost the publican has to bare they are not cheap and after the nightmare that this past year has been non can afford to take that on I spent 14 years in the pub trade and know nothing more frustrating then having to put in orders for glasses because people nick them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nah, I’m not a thief."

None of the paltry items listed above would ever make me want to throw my morals out of the window by becoming a thief.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I always take the toiletries & ask for them to be restocked daily - then I give them to the local Women’s Aid. The last big hotel we stayed in we brought back loads of towels because they were branded & the hotel had been brought out & they would have been binned.

I used to work in pubs so always had loads of freebie glasses but got sick of them not matching

J x

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I hear Ross gellar on this thread

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

If I have a glass in a pub that I like I'll ask for one or ask to buy one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take the toiletries if iv opened them because they just go in the bin otherwise.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

But toiletries in a hotel are a must.

Biscuits too - if I've not already eaten them.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"When you go abroad or even stay in nice hotels in the UK, what things do you bring home? The coffee, the tea the shampoos?

Me personally I take towels if they have the hotel printed on them.

Oh and if I see I'm drinking from a nice glass from a pub, it accidentally falls into my bag.

Please don't take glasses from pub (except wheatherspoons) that's a cost the publican has to bare they are not cheap and after the nightmare that this past year has been non can afford to take that on I spent 14 years in the pub trade and know nothing more frustrating then having to put in orders for glasses because people nick them "

I haven't done it since covid.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I always take the toiletries & ask for them to be restocked daily - then I give them to the local Women’s Aid. The last big hotel we stayed in we brought back loads of towels because they were branded & the hotel had been brought out & they would have been binned.

I used to work in pubs so always had loads of freebie glasses but got sick of them not matching

J x"

That's a very good idea! Well done you

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I got so much I got bored of all the mini stuff, Now I just take nice towels , toiletry bags, pyjamas , flip flops and any really special toiletries but only if you are allowed or I ask reception, towels are often chipped. Sheraton, Marriot & Virgin Atlantic have the best goodies , love the VA pyjamas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seams to be a lot of thieving buggers in here lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I got so much I got bored of all the mini stuff, Now I just take nice towels , toiletry bags, pyjamas , flip flops and any really special toiletries but only if you are allowed or I ask reception, towels are often chipped. Sheraton, Marriot & Virgin Atlantic have the best goodies , love the VA pyjamas "

I've been on the virgin Atlantic plane to Florida and the goodies were good but no pjs.

I haven't taken any stuff since I was a late teen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Welcome to the forums OP and for posting your first thread (unless of course you were here before and are just on a new account).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bring the little shampoos and soaps home for my daughter, she feels all posh using them haha, and the free spa slippers

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Seams to be a lot of thieving buggers in here lol "

Pffft I haven't taken anything since I was a late teen.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Welcome to the forums OP and for posting your first thread (unless of course you were here before and are just on a new account)."
haha thank you very much. This is my new account but haven't posted for a couple of years

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading


"Seams to be a lot of thieving buggers in here lol "

There does!

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By *luebellRacerCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing is ever free

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"Welcome to the forums OP and for posting your first thread (unless of course you were here before and are just on a new account). haha thank you very much. This is my new account but haven't posted for a couple of years"

It gets friendlier don't worry.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Welcome to the forums OP and for posting your first thread (unless of course you were here before and are just on a new account). haha thank you very much. This is my new account but haven't posted for a couple of years

It gets friendlier don't worry. "

I'm not convinced.

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By *an4funMan
over a year ago

london


"Seams to be a lot of thieving buggers in here lol "

Note the names and make sure they're not invited to your next dinner party. They'd be off with the family silver on their way out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nothing is ever free "

That is true, you pay for the toiletries and tea/coffee and biscuits in the price you pay for your room.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing, I take my own toiletries with me anyway and I wouldn't take towels or glasses etc. They're the hotels/pubs property.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I got so much I got bored of all the mini stuff, Now I just take nice towels , toiletry bags, pyjamas , flip flops and any really special toiletries but only if you are allowed or I ask reception, towels are often chipped. Sheraton, Marriot & Virgin Atlantic have the best goodies , love the VA pyjamas "

Lmao... Want the bedding with that lot too? Pictures of the wall? Light bulbs ..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I might get the mattress next time, do you think they will notice?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've taken a dressing gown from a hotel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I might get the mattress next time, do you think they will notice?"

Hire a moving company and take the whole room

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I might get the mattress next time, do you think they will notice?

Hire a moving company and take the whole room "

I've recently decorated, so....can't

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't take anything I take my own shampoo and conditioner as I don't like theirs

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By *incscarcoupleCouple
over a year ago

GRIMSBY

I once dismantled a safe when I was away training and put it in my case and wheeled it out haha

Havnt even used it since, this was about 3 or 4 years ago

Seemed like a good idea at the time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't take anything I take my own shampoo and conditioner as I don't like theirs "

I think it depends where you stay.

Iv had some lovely toiletries at hotels.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I got so much I got bored of all the mini stuff, Now I just take nice towels , toiletry bags, pyjamas , flip flops and any really special toiletries but only if you are allowed or I ask reception, towels are often chipped. Sheraton, Marriot & Virgin Atlantic have the best goodies , love the VA pyjamas

I've been on the virgin Atlantic plane to Florida and the goodies were good but no pjs.

I haven't taken any stuff since I was a late teen."

If you’re not up front in a bed then you can just ask for them, they’re really nice , black with a red logo. Im cheeky and ask for 3 extra pairs for my girls , plus 3 extra toiletry bags of goodies and 3 copies of Vera !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Welcome back lovely xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't take anything I take my own shampoo and conditioner as I don't like theirs

I think it depends where you stay.

Iv had some lovely toiletries at hotels. "

Maybe I've not actually tried any hotel shampoos or any of their toiletries maybe next time I will

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing tbh id feel guilty, i took a nice glass home once from my local it was a beautiful cut crystal gin glass, i felt guilty and returned it

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Years ago I used to fly American Airlines business class a lot, and their goodie bags were packed with Molton Brown smellies.

The flights were very rarely full, so I used to snaffle the packs from any empty seats as well as my own.

From hotels I don't normally bother; I don't stay in posh enough hotels to get fancy smellies.

I've never taken a glass from a pub, I've never lived!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Years ago I used to fly American Airlines business class a lot, and their goodie bags were packed with Molton Brown smellies.

The flights were very rarely full, so I used to snaffle the packs from any empty seats as well as my own.

From hotels I don't normally bother; I don't stay in posh enough hotels to get fancy smellies.

I've never taken a glass from a pub, I've never lived!"

We should go for a drink and pinch the glass because iv never done it either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing, it's called theft and I can't be on with being a criminal

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Nothing tbh id feel guilty, i took a nice glass home once from my local it was a beautiful cut crystal gin glass, i felt guilty and returned it "

. That would be me! I don’t think I’ve ever stolen anything to be honest. I’d be the one to caught!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't take anything I take my own shampoo and conditioner as I don't like theirs

I think it depends where you stay.

Iv had some lovely toiletries at hotels.

Maybe I've not actually tried any hotel shampoos or any of their toiletries maybe next time I will "

You should, some of them are lovely.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never taken any thing that wasnt mine its just not right

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral


"Years ago I used to fly American Airlines business class a lot, and their goodie bags were packed with Molton Brown smellies.

The flights were very rarely full, so I used to snaffle the packs from any empty seats as well as my own.

From hotels I don't normally bother; I don't stay in posh enough hotels to get fancy smellies.

I've never taken a glass from a pub, I've never lived!

We should go for a drink and pinch the glass because iv never done it either. "

You're on!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I remember not long before the 1st lock down, I heard on the radio that Loads of hotels reported people stealing the mattresses from their rooms!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it's not screwed down then its complimentary

One of the hotels we stay in london the bath robes are complimentary and bloody good quality.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Years ago I used to fly American Airlines business class a lot, and their goodie bags were packed with Molton Brown smellies.

The flights were very rarely full, so I used to snaffle the packs from any empty seats as well as my own.

From hotels I don't normally bother; I don't stay in posh enough hotels to get fancy smellies.

I've never taken a glass from a pub, I've never lived!

We should go for a drink and pinch the glass because iv never done it either.

You're on! "

Nora are you in too? Safely in numbers!

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

Pens! Always the pens.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I remember not long before the 1st lock down, I heard on the radio that Loads of hotels reported people stealing the mattresses from their rooms! "
okay that's just going a bit ott. How on earth do they manage that?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nothing, it's called theft and I can't be on with being a criminal "

Ooooerrr that's a bit strong ain't it?

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By *ffit101Man
over a year ago

Cork and West Cork


"When you go abroad or even stay in nice hotels in the UK, what things do you bring home? The coffee, the tea the shampoos?

Me personally I take towels if they have the hotel printed on them.

Oh and if I see I'm drinking from a nice glass from a pub, it accidentally falls into my bag.

Always glasses from pubs.

I have loads of posh glasses, but I can't resist pub glasses! "

I always thought they came free with the drink

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By *ffit101Man
over a year ago

Cork and West Cork


"I remember not long before the 1st lock down, I heard on the radio that Loads of hotels reported people stealing the mattresses from their rooms! okay that's just going a bit ott. How on earth do they manage that?!"

Handbags are getting bigger I 'spose

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

None of the items mentioned are free. The cost of the room will include covering the cost of replacing stolen items at a total level so next time you visit and the cost has gone up, you’re to blame

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I remember not long before the 1st lock down, I heard on the radio that Loads of hotels reported people stealing the mattresses from their rooms! okay that's just going a bit ott. How on earth do they manage that?!

Handbags are getting bigger I 'spose "

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By *ffit101Man
over a year ago

Cork and West Cork


"None of the items mentioned are free. The cost of the room will include covering the cost of replacing stolen items at a total level so next time you visit and the cost has gone up, you’re to blame "

As kids, my friends and I used to steal balloons from the party shop. It wasn't long before the shop keep put up the prices. He never said it was because of stolen inventory. I always thought it was just inflation.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"None of the items mentioned are free. The cost of the room will include covering the cost of replacing stolen items at a total level so next time you visit and the cost has gone up, you’re to blame

As kids, my friends and I used to steal balloons from the party shop. It wasn't long before the shop keep put up the prices. He never said it was because of stolen inventory. I always thought it was just inflation."

Lmao

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Bibles "

Oh the irony. You do realise you're going straight to ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pens, and some of the toiletries in the nicer hotels. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"None of the items mentioned are free. The cost of the room will include covering the cost of replacing stolen items at a total level so next time you visit and the cost has gone up, you’re to blame

As kids, my friends and I used to steal balloons from the party shop. It wasn't long before the shop keep put up the prices. He never said it was because of stolen inventory. I always thought it was just inflation."

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Years ago I used to fly American Airlines business class a lot, and their goodie bags were packed with Molton Brown smellies.

The flights were very rarely full, so I used to snaffle the packs from any empty seats as well as my own.

From hotels I don't normally bother; I don't stay in posh enough hotels to get fancy smellies.

I've never taken a glass from a pub, I've never lived!

We should go for a drink and pinch the glass because iv never done it either.

You're on!

Nora are you in too? Safely in numbers! "

Oh god no. I’d be the one who tripped up and broke them all and got us all arrested!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Years ago I used to fly American Airlines business class a lot, and their goodie bags were packed with Molton Brown smellies.

The flights were very rarely full, so I used to snaffle the packs from any empty seats as well as my own.

From hotels I don't normally bother; I don't stay in posh enough hotels to get fancy smellies.

I've never taken a glass from a pub, I've never lived!

We should go for a drink and pinch the glass because iv never done it either.

You're on!

Nora are you in too? Safely in numbers!

Oh god no. I’d be the one who tripped up and broke them all and got us all arrested!"

Oh best if you sit this one out then.

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By *ffit101Man
over a year ago

Cork and West Cork


"Years ago I used to fly American Airlines business class a lot, and their goodie bags were packed with Molton Brown smellies.

The flights were very rarely full, so I used to snaffle the packs from any empty seats as well as my own.

From hotels I don't normally bother; I don't stay in posh enough hotels to get fancy smellies.

I've never taken a glass from a pub, I've never lived!

We should go for a drink and pinch the glass because iv never done it either.

You're on!

Nora are you in too? Safely in numbers!

Oh god no. I’d be the one who tripped up and broke them all and got us all arrested!

Oh best if you sit this one out then. "

Im steady on my feet even with drink taken. I'd gladly join you can both hold an arm each as we make our escape

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills


"When you go abroad or even stay in nice hotels in the UK, what things do you bring home? The coffee, the tea the shampoos?

Me personally I take towels if they have the hotel printed on them.

Oh and if I see I'm drinking from a nice glass from a pub, it accidentally falls into my bag.

Please don't take glasses from pub (except wheatherspoons) that's a cost the publican has to bare they are not cheap and after the nightmare that this past year has been non can afford to take that on I spent 14 years in the pub trade and know nothing more frustrating then having to put in orders for glasses because people nick them "

Interesting, so all the promotions you get, the forward loans and discounted kegs aren’t added to the equation?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Not had anything for years, since pens. I think they are promotional tools really.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Reminds me of a Trailer Park Boys episode where they clean out the furniture from a motel to furnish their own rub n tug.

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By *ffit101Man
over a year ago

Cork and West Cork


"Reminds me of a Trailer Park Boys episode where they clean out the furniture from a motel to furnish their own rub n tug."

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By *B69Woman
over a year ago

Wiltshire

I always keep the slippers, their always thrown out anyway

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Bibles

Oh the irony. You do realise you're going straight to ... "

I once took a huge coffee table photo book all about Rwanda from the Radisson in Kigali, I told housekeeping and tipped them a few dollars and they said it was fine they had a cupboard full of them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take the little soaps with me if they are wrapped but nothing else. Taking towels and glasses is called Stealing and is not on. I wouldn't snaffle anything and find it a bit desperate tbh.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I once took the shoe shine pad. That's it, never even occurred to take anything else.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I take the little soaps with me if they are wrapped but nothing else. Taking towels and glasses is called Stealing and is not on. I wouldn't snaffle anything and find it a bit desperate tbh.

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I'm offended

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