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Failure Apparently IS an Option
Failure…apparently IS an option. I see it every day. Smart young minds choosing not to try. It used to be students who had a hard time learning in school would act up, and become behavior problems, but you could get through to many of them—perhaps most of them.
By Mike Lefko8 years ago in Education
How to Become a Nurse Educator
Nurse educators are experienced nurses with a strong clinical background who train and educate budding nurses. Even if a few nurses prefer to continue giving medical assistance to other professionals for the sake of patients, as a side job, the primary responsibility is to be a faculty member at an institution to aid in teaching the future nurses with their practical experience. As there is a growing demand of nurses in America and other parts of the world, the nursing education profession has seen a boom due to the need of training nursing students.
By Carol Wilson8 years ago in Education
The Basics of Being a Waitress
First things first, from now on don't call the people you are serving customers ... call them guests. Make your guests feel at home and welcome. I usually do this by verbally saying they are always here, but there are probably better ways. With that said - you do have the right not to serve a customer if they are harassing you, drinking too much, didn't pay last time, etc. Know the menu! For example: if all burgers come with a side of fries, ask them if they want fries or a substitute. Know some drinks! If a customer asks for a mojito, it helps to know what a mojito is, if the bartender says she doesn't know how to make it .. Bring cutlery and side plates before you bring the food. I try to bring them just after they order to make sure I don't forget .. because that can be embarrassing! Management is going to want you to up-sell, so if it's dinner offer a dessert menu and coffee at the end. With that said - don't ask them if they want anything else while they are waiting for their food. If you have trouble remembering orders, it's okay to write them down. Smile. I hate saying this because I hate being told to do it, but it helps you get better tips. Look clean! Washed hair, washed finger nails, clean clothes, etc. Makeup isn't mandatory but it can help sometimes. It can also be fun. It is best to avoid perfume, some people are allergic to it. If you think you might forget a task that you need to do in ten minutes, it's okay to write it down. Check the order before bringing it to the table. If there is a mistake don't blame the chef or anyone else. Just apologize and fix it. Never complain about a bad tip. The only time you can mention a tip is if you are saying a simple thank you. Never sit around doing nothing. 'If you have time to lean, you have time to clean.' Stay neutral in arguments about who will pay. Ask if they would like water when they order coffee or alcohol. Bring extra cutlery for specific orders. If someone is getting a steak, grab a steak knife. If someone is getting a soup, bring a spoon. If someone is getting a coffee, put a spoon on the side. Don't set dangerous objects near children. If the parents order hot soup just try to keep away from the kids a little. If you don't have an apron pocket, you can consider buying one online. Familiarize yourself with the daily specials. I hate to say this but it's best to do it before your shift even starts. If someone is getting take-out, bring it in a plastic bag with plastic cutlery and napkins. Don't let it get to you if the other waitresses are being mean to you, they could easily just be jealous you are getting better tips or they are just stressed. Know the numbers of the tables, trust me it helps. Also it looks really bad if you don't know the numbers. Choose the music with some care. Don't play a whole album of the same artist. In the morning, play softer music and in the afternoon, play more energetic music. Perform unpleasant tasks without complaining. Keep the music a little low so that guests can still talk to each other. Want more tips? Good! Introduce yourself, make eye-contact and be friendly. Befriend the regulars. Remember their names and favourite drinks. Make them feel like they are coming to visit a friend: you! Don't gossip about customers, even if you think they can't hear you. Just don't risk it. Show up to work early. This is important to any job, especially if you are new.
By Test8 years ago in Journal
Top 10 Books for Finance Professionals
Even when we possess great knowledge in a field, it's always better to continue learning. There will be times when you come across something that you never knew before or don't quite understand. So even when you think you're fully knowledgeable in something, at times, you aren't. But it's never bad to keep learning! Plus, still gaining information in a field that you have a passion for and enjoy makes understanding more facts and information a better experience! And you can never have too much intelligence.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Trader
Child Poverty in the UK. Top Story - March 2018.
“I think there is something to be said for the argument that there is a section of youth in this country that do not feel they have a legitimate future, who have been raised in poverty, who in a sense are completely marginalized and isolated from the rest of society, and who feel they have no power over their own lives.” - Owen Jones, ‘Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class’
By Victoria Cochran8 years ago in Education
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities in Turner Syndrome
Jim Abbott, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, despite having been born without a right hand, once stated that “it’s not the disability that defines you; it’s how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with. We have an obligation to the abilities we DO have, not the disability” (Jim Abbot). This has never been more important to instill in our students today. They learn from our actions and language how to treat others, so modeling appropriate behavior in the classroom is essential. Understanding and respecting our students as individuals, each with their own special needs, will better prepare them for success. It is our job as educators to facilitate that success, and tailor our classrooms to fit their needs. We should be aware of what our students may be going through and the challenges they face. For example, the chromosomal abnormality Turner Syndrome (TS) has many symptoms and implications in the classroom.
By Kayla Bloom8 years ago in Education
How to Prepare for a Market Downturn
If you listen to the major news headlines today, a lot of the policies that are being enacted by lawmakers are pretty bad indicators as far as market health. Quite a few people believe that we are headed towards a really ugly recession or depression.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
Operation Good Table
Operation Good Table In my completely arrogant opinion, I think that stiffing a server is just about one of the lowest acts that a human being can commit that isn't already a crime. I put it right down there with trashing a public restroom as the hallmark of a low-class individual. It is, in my _still_ completely arrogant opinion, one of those things that point you up as lacking in social graces or indeed as lacking any knowledge or sense of the social contract as a whole. It means someone needed to slap your mama. Hard.
By Pete Sears8 years ago in Journal