"cybercat" > wrote in message
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> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
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>> "aem" > wrote in message
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>>>I see we have two perennial favorites this morning, cast iron skillets
>>> and boiled eggs. Surely the surly server thread cannot be far
>>> behind. Okay, I'll kick it off. During this economic downturn we
>>> have continued to eat out pretty much as before, rarely at chains,
>>> usually at small independent restaurants, often ethnic but of many
>>> ethnicities. Our observation for the past year or so is that servers
>>> seem to be trying harder. We have had better service in general and
>>> far fewer instances of insufficient skill or attention. Is this a
>>> result of the weak economy or just our imagination? -aem
>>
>> IMHO "when times get tough the tough get going"
>>
>> What I mean to say is simply the cream rises to the top in tougher times.
>
> I only like this because I am one of those who thrive under adverse
> conditions. I love a challenge. However--many fine people are wired
> differently. So I disagree. Adversity beats many wonderful people.
>

Interestingly in my experience tough times make a business BETTER - tough
times teach survival skills that stay with people a long time.

It is success that ruins most companies and individuals.

Sears
K-Mart
Montgomery Wards
AAkron (so Cal)
Zodies (so Cal)
White Front
Zale's
Ames
Grand Central


I could go on for a very long time.

People and companies forget just how much hard work goes into Success.

Then there are the exceptions like - TNMT ( a 9 year overnight sensation)
[teenage ninja mutant turtles]


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Dimitri

Searing

http://kitchenguide.wordpress.com.