Guest comes in and asks about a half day rate. We don't have a half day rate. It's all or nothing. What I wish I said is in parentheses.
SC: Can you do it for $50
Me: I'm sorry, but $94 is the best I can do.
SC: Wouldn't you rather have $50 than let the room go empty?
Me: (Not really. The profit margin kinda sucks and makes it not worth it.) I'm afraid $94 is the lowest I can do.
SC: Guess I'll go somewhere else.
Me: OK. (Door's to your left.)
SC: Can you do it for $50
Me: I'm sorry, but $94 is the best I can do.
SC: Wouldn't you rather have $50 than let the room go empty?
Me: (Not really. The profit margin kinda sucks and makes it not worth it.) I'm afraid $94 is the lowest I can do.
SC: Guess I'll go somewhere else.
Me: OK. (Door's to your left.)
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