I was traveling from Houston to El paso last week. I stopped in San Antonio to get rest. I decided to stay at the Econo Lodge because they advertised a good rate on a hotel discount book. As I come in I am greeted warmly by a young Arab or Indian. He was between 19-22 years of age. As I am filling out the registration form, he asked me how many will be staying. I tell him just me. He goes on to say: "Are you sure? With this coupon, only one person can stay in the room. We dont allow visitors either." I didnt get offended right away, but my racial antennas went up. (my dad is from the Dominican Republic and my mom is from Nicaragua) To be nice about it, I say "you must get alot of people here that violate that rule". Then he asked me if I wanted a smoking or non-smoking room. I tell him non-smoking. He says: "Just so you know, there is no smoking allowed in this room". Ah man, now I get mad... I say: "Look, Im here by myself and I dont smoke. What is your problem?" He says "no problem". Then, I sign the reciept. He tells me my signature doesnt match the signature on my license. It looked the same to me. I tell him that is my signature and Im not going to resign it. Anyway, If i wasnt so tired, i would of stayed somewhere else. So, if you are in San Anonio, dont stay at the Econo lodge.
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