This chapter explores the experiences and challenges faced by customer service workers through personal anecdotes and cultural reflections. The speakers delve into the emotional toll of these jobs, the impact of cultural differences on service interactions, and critique the problematic notion of 'the customer is always right.' Ultimately, they advocate for a more balanced understanding of service roles, emphasizing the importance of efficiency over superficial friendliness.
The gang’s back with another If I Ruled the World. Christiana’s advocating for subsidized (and mandatory) world travel, Trevor’s looking to nix required friendliness, and Josh thinks the world should be a little more petty. Everyone’s in top form.
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