On A Claire Day by Carla Ventresca and Henry Beckett for September 20, 2024

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    Yakety Sax  about 4 hours ago

    It’s Nice To Be Nice To The Nice, Part 3

    My wife and I went to a restaurant we patronize once a month or so. At the end of the meal, we were served a couple of nice desserts.

    Me: “Ma’am, we didn’t order these.”

    Server #1: “Nor are you being charged for them. A few weeks ago, you two were in while I was having a really lousy day. You were polite and left a great tip. These treats are on me! Thanks!”

    On another occasion, my dad took a large group out to a really nice restaurant. When he asked for the check, the server brought it on a tray with a snifter of Brandy sitting atop. Dad gave the server a quizzical look.

    Server #2: “Sir, if I got a bill of that size, I’d want a drink — just thought I’d save you from asking.”

    In both cases, outstanding service was well rewarded. It pays to be nice.

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