Won’t Last Here More Than Five Seconds (Rule)

(I am a new hire, and have been told to stand around and observe everyone. So I do. A server comes in. Note: this restaurant is very upscale.)

Server: “Some little kids want something to eat. I suggested carrot sticks and they said all right.”

Head Chef: “Okay, I’ll cut some carrots up.”

(He took some carrots, washed them, took a knife, and started to cut them up into fourths. He did a messy job; several carrots fell to the dirty floor. He picked them up, put them BACK on the plate, and continued. This was in full view of the manager, who saw this and frowned, but said nothing. The plate went to the server, who served the kids. I was horrified, but felt it was not in my place to say anything. However, my expression must’ve given me away, because later the manager said that he didn’t feel that I was right for that restaurant. I agreed!)