Gratuity Not Included: Servers
Ask almost any waiter, waitress, or server and they'll tell you: They dread the Sunday after-church crowd. Perhaps it's undeserved, but many churchgoers have the reputation of being demanding and stingy. Somehow, we have gotten a bad name in the restaurant community, at least on Sundays.It behooves us to be kind to those who serve us. One of the ways we express our thanksgiving to God is by treating others with gratitude and kindness. Proverbs 19:22 says, "What is desired in a man is kindness."
Those who serve us -- waiters, clerks, tellers, flight attendants, bellhops and skycaps, ushers, babysitters, valets, supermarket baggers, parking attendants, shuttle drivers, and so forth -- often work long hours and receive minimal pay. Yet they bear the brunt of complaints. They often have to put up with arrogant, unkind, irritable clients.
Go out of your way to smile at the guy behind the counter. Be pleasant to the woman on the phone. Tip when appropriate. Be a pleasure to serve. Show unusual kindness. A dash of gratitude can brighten the skies of others and represent Christ to their hearts!
A warm smile is the universal language of kindness!
William Arthur Ward
Comments (16)
Why so? Again, this was a VERY small town in a VERY rural area. Everyone knew each other, or were related. Wait staff was often a young person's first job. I suppose it's not really surprising that the were treated well and tipped generously...by their parents, grandparents, uncles & aunts.
Why...you'd almost suspect someone might've PLANNED it that way!
(Didn't hurt that wife made great food, I suppose.
I, on the other hand, always treat the service people with respect and gratitude.
Maybe, I was one of them before?
Great blog,
And you know what they do!!
hope you have a wonderful weekend, many smiles sent your way with loves
Thanks to everyone who commented!