I have a new host. She has worked with us for two weeks.

She is absolutely wonderful.

Tonight a person calls to ask what time our kitchen closed.

She asks me as I’m standing next to her.

I say 8:00.

She said into the phone around 8:00.

When she hung up I had to explain the difference between what I said and what she said. And what it means to the guests.

At 8:00 means you need to be here by 8:00. Not 8:01. Not 8:02.

Around 8:00 means you can show up at 8:20 and insist we feed you.

It might sound extreme but these are things you learn while dealing with the public.

I think she might think I’m crazy.

Which is not wrong.