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I’ve had some of the most interesting conversations about spiritual matters with ordinary people who serve my table in restaurants. This is something you can do, too. Here are three ways. . . |
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First, find out the server’s name. It’s a friendly thing to do—even flattering—and will help you remember their name better. Begin to use their name immediately. Just the conscious effort itself may be enough to help you remember. |
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The second thing to do is leave a decent tip. My own standard is between 15% on the low end to 20% for really good service. Sure, sometimes the wait staff may not deserve 15%. But if they get shorted by me on the tip, I think they’re less likely to attribute it to their poor service than they are to associate bad tipping with stingy Christian patrons. |
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There’s one last thing I do, and it may be the most important. As I’m walking out, I make a point to find the waiter or waitress and simply say, “Thank you.” I want their last impression of me to be as pleasant as their first. What’s the real goal? Simply this: People are important to the Lord, and if they are important to him, they should be important to you and me. |
