Whats My Line?
Rockefeller. How about I pick out six of those big guys and get them going for you?
Bob: How can I say no? Do it!
Now even though I had planned to leave after my dozen, the combination of the visual appeal of those oysters, the promise that those oysters were reserved only for certain patrons, the personalized service, and the suggestion from my accomplished oyster shucker, Curtis, combined to represent an irresistible offer I could not refuse. And the baked Oysters Rockefeller were even better than the promise!
So what happened here? The restaurant picked up another or so in revenue, I had a great experience, and Curtis got a great tip! Wins all around! And only because I was asked. I suspect Curtis as well as his fellow oyster bar specialists have that same conversation many times each day.
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