A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart this kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride.
I had flown into Dallas for the sole purpose of calling on a client. Time was of the essence and my plan included a quick turnaround trip from and back to the airport. A spotless cab pulled up. The driver rushed to open the passenger door for me and made sure I was comfortably seated before he closed the door. As he got in the driver's seat, he mentioned that the neatly folded Wall Street Journal next to me was for my use. He then showed me several tapes and asked me what type of music I would enjoy. Well! I looked around for a "Candid Camera!" Wouldn't you? I could not believe the service I was receiving! I took the opportunity to say, "Obviously you take great pride in your work. You must have a story to tell."
"You bet," he replied, "I used to be in Corporate America. But I got tired of thinking my best would never be good enough. I decided to find my niche in life where I could feel proud of being the best I could be. I knew I would never be a rocket scientist, but I love driving cars, being of service and feeling like I have done a full day's work and done it well. I evaluate my personal assets and… wham! I became a cab driver. One thing I know for sure, to be good in my business I could simply just meet the expectations of my passengers. But, to be great in my business, I have to exceed the customer's expectations! I like both the sound and the return of being 'great' better than just getting by on 'average'".
Did I tip him big time? You bet! Corporate America's loss is the travelling folk's friend!
相关单词：corporate
corporate解释：adj.共同的，全体的；公司的，企业的
corporate例句：
This is our corporate responsibility.这是我们共同的责任。
His corporate's life will be as short as a rabbit's tail.他的公司的寿命是兔子尾巴长不了。
相关单词：neatly
neatly解释：adv.整洁地，干净地，灵巧地，熟练地
neatly例句：
Sailors know how to wind up a long rope neatly.水手们知道怎样把一条大绳利落地缠好。
The child's dress is neatly gathered at the neck.那孩子的衣服在领口处打着整齐的皱褶。
相关单词：candid
candid解释：adj.公正的，正直的；坦率的
candid例句：
I cannot but hope the candid reader will give some allowance for it.我只有希望公正的读者多少包涵一些。
He is quite candid with his friends.他对朋友相当坦诚。
相关单词：decided
decided解释：adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的
decided例句：
This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
相关单词：niche
niche解释：n.壁龛；合适的职务(环境、位置等)
niche例句：
Madeleine placed it carefully in the rocky niche. 玛德琳小心翼翼地把它放在岩石壁龛里。
The really talented among women would always make their own niche.妇女中真正有才能的人总是各得其所。
