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Questions and Answers
What aspect of the restaurant's current state most bothers Carroll?
What aspect of the restaurant's current state most bothers Carroll?
- The reduction in employee morale.
- The change in the restaurant's decor.
- The lack of customer interaction.
- The focus on cost-cutting at the expense of quality and service. (correct)
Why does Carroll think the new owners business strategy is flawed?
Why does Carroll think the new owners business strategy is flawed?
- They have failed to retain the loyal customer base.
- They have made changes that were not popular with previous employees.
- They prioritize profit over the people who contribute to those profits. (correct)
- They aren't advertising enough to attract new customers.
How long has it been since Josh worked at the restaurant?
How long has it been since Josh worked at the restaurant?
- Four years
- Five years (correct)
- Seven years
- Two years
What does Josh think about his time working at the restaurant?
What does Josh think about his time working at the restaurant?
What was Josh previously doing, while he was working at the restaurant?
What was Josh previously doing, while he was working at the restaurant?
What made Josh and his girlfriend's relationship ultimately end?
What made Josh and his girlfriend's relationship ultimately end?
What does Josh mean when he thinks that perhaps the pain of the past made him wish he were a different person?
What does Josh mean when he thinks that perhaps the pain of the past made him wish he were a different person?
What was the primary reason Josh initially moved to the city he later left?
What was the primary reason Josh initially moved to the city he later left?
Why did Josh ultimately decide to leave his girlfriend's hometown?
Why did Josh ultimately decide to leave his girlfriend's hometown?
What did Josh gain from his experience working at the restaurant, besides money?
What did Josh gain from his experience working at the restaurant, besides money?
Why did Josh return to the restaurant on the particular day described?
Why did Josh return to the restaurant on the particular day described?
How did Josh and Carroll end up working together again at the restaurant?
How did Josh and Carroll end up working together again at the restaurant?
What did Josh experience as he was helping out at the restaurant again?
What did Josh experience as he was helping out at the restaurant again?
What was the main reason Josh decided to work at the restaurant for a few more days?
What was the main reason Josh decided to work at the restaurant for a few more days?
Flashcards
Putting Profits Before People
Putting Profits Before People
The practice of prioritizing profits over the well-being of employees and customers, ultimately leading to negative consequences for the business.
Cost Cutting
Cost Cutting
The process of reducing expenses within a business to increase financial gains. However, excessive cost cutting can lead to detrimental effects on the quality of products or services, ultimately hurting the business.
Leader
Leader
An individual who leads and guides a team or organization.
Longing for the Good Old Days
Longing for the Good Old Days
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Planting the Seed
Planting the Seed
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Relocation
Relocation
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Long-Distance Relationship
Long-Distance Relationship
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Pain of the Past
Pain of the Past
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The Restaurant
The Restaurant
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Josh's Ex-Girlfriend
Josh's Ex-Girlfriend
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The Movie Premiere
The Movie Premiere
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Dharma
Dharma
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Understaffed
Understaffed
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Carroll
Carroll
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The Pull to Leave
The Pull to Leave
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Study Notes
Restaurant's Decline and Revival
- Carroll, a former employee, observed the restaurant's decline under new ownership
- The new owners prioritized cost-cutting over employee well-being and quality
- Carroll recalled the restaurant's glory days, when it was packed and customer service was paramount
- Carroll noted a correlation between prioritizing profit over people and losing profits
- Josh, a former employee, returned to work after five years
Josh's Past and Return
- Josh recognized Carroll immediately upon re-entry
- Josh remembered his painful breakup with his college girlfriend due to pressure from her parents
- He was forced to choose between staying in the city where their relationship developed and returning home with her
- Josh pursued a business career after leaving his job as a waiter
- Josh decided to help Carroll after noticing the restaurant was overwhelmed by the recent movie premiere
Restaurant's Crowded Night
- The recent movie premiere caused a surge in restaurant customers
- Carroll, realizing the staff shortage, was concerned about serving the surge of customers
- Josh offered to help Carroll and the restaurant staff
- Josh worked as a waiter, kitchen helper, and assistant manager
- Josh's experiences in the restaurant brought satisfaction and positive self-reflection
- Josh felt a renewed sense of purpose and happiness.
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