If you Learned Something! There is a memory I have from when I was 8 or 9 years old. The mother of one of my neighborhood friends was driving us out to get Ice Cream. And I was complaining about something that happened at school that day. This event felt like a waste and left me very upset. This mother stopped me in mid-rant and said "It wasn't a waste of time if you learned … [Read more...]
5,6,7,8.. Who & What do we appreciate?
As the Holidays wind to a close this year, I have been thinking of all the people and things in my life that I appreciate. Have you ever done that?.. just realize how lucky we all are to have people (and animals) who love us and 'things' that bring us pleasure. I decided right then and there to list all my 'appreciates'. What I created was a list that is endless. Each time … [Read more...]
4 Ways to “Coffee” Your Customers
I worked as a waitress during my college years. The tips went a long way towards paying my tuition! The first thing we were taught was 'Once a customer sits down.. Provide them with Coffee and water immediately'. We called it coffee-ing our customer. Our patrons were fine then to wait until we could get back to them to take their order. So how does that apply to our … [Read more...]