Labor Day Lunch

I had lunch at the restaurant across the street yesterday, and I remembered an incident in the same place that happened on Labor Day of last year. I remember looking at a buss boy, clearing a table. He was young, around 16 maybe and was wearing premium promotional t-shirts. While the boy was doing his job, a waiter passed by and accidentally poured coffee on his shirt.

The boy screamed in utter shock. I’m sure the boy was hurt by the look on his face. The waiters in premium promotional long-sleeve t shirts immediately went to his side and asked if he’s ok. He waved thumbs up. I heard the manager saying that he should go out back to change clothes.

When he was walking towards the kitchen, all the other waiters offered comfortable t-shirts. That group of people is a team, I thought, judging by how all of them reacted to the situation. All of them showed signs of compassion to a fellow worker.

I never saw the kid go back to work again because I had to leave the place. The scene really scared all the diners in the place. They should have bought more comfortable shirts. Man, you can even buy a shirt under $2!

Last week was the only time I was able to eat there again. A lot has changed now. The waiters now wear premium promotional short sleeve t shirts. Maybe they changed because of the incident. I see that they are more comfortable now.