Customer Service Saga With of a Side of Grits

Customer Service Saga With of a Side of Grits

It was supposed to be a romantic breakfast at a renovated historic hotel in mid-town Atlanta. It was early, the restaurant was not crowded, yet our waitress had obviously shifted to a low gear before we arrived. My wife and I ordered the same basic meal and intended...
Helen of Service?

Helen of Service?

In Greek mythology, Helen, like many rock stars who followed her, had no last name. She was simply known as Helen of Sparta. Mythology claims she was the daughter of Zeus, the head god of all the inhabitants of Mount Olympus. Married to King Menelaus of Sparta, she...
Keeping the Wonderment of a Trainee

Keeping the Wonderment of a Trainee

Sarah was obviously brand new on the front desk of the upscale hotel in Las Vegas where I was staying. My first question at check-in yielded a zealous, “I am new and I do not know the answer, but please let me find out.” She sported a trainee designation under her...
‘Would You Like to Hear a Story?’

‘Would You Like to Hear a Story?’

Last week, I requested an Uber in Richmond, Va., and got a delightful surprise. When I boarded the car at the Richmond Airport en route to a downtown hotel, my driver turned, introduced himself, and shook my hand. Then, he asked a magical question: “Would you like to...
Avoiding the ‘Baby Armadillo’ Customer

Avoiding the ‘Baby Armadillo’ Customer

Four identical armadillos were recently born under my house and this weekend made their first foray into our yard searching for food, unaccompanied by a parent. I hate armadillos! It is very personal. When I lived in Texas, I took great delight in eliminating their...