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1.23.2010

All the education in the world and it's the waitressing skills I use the most. Go figure.

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Domestic Goddess said...: I use the stuff I learned as a cashier for $5 an hour.; January 23, 2010 9:10 PM
Brndoutw8ress said...: auhoh! that's not so hot to hear right now!; January 23, 2010 9:45 PM
noexcuses said...: Yeah, but I'll bet you make those closest to you very happy with those skills!

The way I see it, there is no wasted time as long as you keep moving forward.

Thanks for stopping by and for your wonderful words of encouragement!; January 23, 2010 9:47 PM
Maureen@IslandRoar said...: One of my favorite lines from a Marilyn French novel (THE WOMAN's RIOOM) is that basically all women's lives come down to "shit and string beans."
Reassuring, huh?; January 23, 2010 10:09 PM
Jay Ferris said...: It's the same way with me and my ultimate frisbee skills.; January 23, 2010 11:49 PM
Amber Star said...: Now you know what is important in life. :); January 24, 2010 1:11 AM
Alyssa said...: "Yo, mizz!"
"Over here!"
Don't knock it. Many are still learning their customer skills.; January 24, 2010 2:15 AM
Amanda said...: I don't have a ton of education, but yep, it's the waitressing skills I use most too.; January 24, 2010 7:35 AM
Frau said...: Ain't that the truth!; January 24, 2010 11:12 AM
Tiffany said...: Odd isn't it!; January 24, 2010 11:14 AM
Salty Miss Jill said...: Me, too!
I now work with the mentally ill. Same thing, really.; January 24, 2010 12:02 PM
Heather @36 balloons said...: but if the world only knew how many skillz it took to waitress. I learned all I ever needed to know about anything at Rocco's. ;-); January 24, 2010 2:50 PM
Lucy said...: I could never understand percentages until waitressing. You learn how to figure out your tips fast!!! I go do percentages great now, especially 15% and 20%!!; January 25, 2010 7:10 AM
Luisa said...: Can I claim that carrying 5 pints in my hands is a useful skill? Still impresses the boys at the pub. "You must have huge hands," they say. "Nope, I'm just good with them," is normally my reply (I tend to say it with a little wink).; January 25, 2010 7:24 AM
slommler said...: This is so true!!!
LOL!
Hugs
SueAnn; January 25, 2010 7:48 AM
My name is PJ. said...: But do you ever spit in their food? ;); January 25, 2010 7:58 AM
Deb said...: -->For me, it was all of the college summers doing customer service over the phone. De-escalating techniques work well on teenage sex offenders AND my family members.; January 25, 2010 8:57 AM
Maggie May said...: you mom, you.; January 25, 2010 11:31 PM
Heather said...: Hey. Waitressing is the common denomonator with so many working women I know.

I just wanted to mention that I have been really enjoying you recent posts, but haven't posted, just lurked.

Hats off.; January 25, 2010 11:53 PM
BOSSY said...: Hah, love this, LOVE THIS.; January 26, 2010 7:51 AM
Emily said...: OMG -- I totally agree and have said this before out loud - especially at work. My biggest lesson learned was about communication. Never make them ask where their food is -- always beat them to the punch. If the kitchen is backed up, tell them (and bring them a free drink) but don't hide from it. No one important should ever have to wonder where you stand. Perfect.; January 26, 2010 10:43 PM
red-handed said...: Hey, I went to design school just to end up having someone stand over my shoulder saying, "Now centre the logo."; January 27, 2010 12:04 PM
punkymama said...: I agree wholeheartedly.; January 27, 2010 1:52 PM

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