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“Doorman - a genius who can open the door of your car with one hand, help you in with the other, and still have one left for the tip.” quote by Dorothy Kilgallen
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“Doorman - a genius who can open the door of your car with one hand, help you in with the other, and still have one left for the tip.”

Dorothy Kilgallen

About This Quote

Source Column: Advice for Service Professionals, 1955

A skilled doorman can multitask efficiently, handling car doors, assisting passengers, and still have a hand for a tip.

In simple terms: Excellent service combines speed, help, and gratitude.

Key Takeaway

Aim for seamless multitasking.

Themes

service excellence multitasking customer care

Mood

practical friendly

Type

advice instructional

When to use this quote

  • hospitality industry
  • retail checkout
  • event staffing
  • personal assistants

Key Concepts

efficiency generosity professionalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you prioritize tasks without losing quality?
  • What small gestures increase customer appreciation?
A Different Perspective

Too many tasks may reduce quality of each.

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