A Coffee Shop Menu
K ate: Everything on this menu looks good. What are you having?
T im: Just a bowl of soup. I’m not very hungry. I had pancakes for breakfast.
K ate: Roast chicken, steak... Mmm, the chef’s salad sounds good.
T im: Yes, it’s got tomatoes, eggs, spinach, and turkey.
S erver: Are you ready to order?
T im: Yes, I’ll have a bowl of tomato soup, a chef’s salad, and the roast chicken.
K ate: I thought you weren’t hungry!
T im: I wasn’t hungry until my stomach saw the menu!
Food Preparation
Mario’s Chicken Soup
My friend Mario makes the best chicken soup in the world. I know his secret recipe.
First he cuts up the chicken with a big knife. He puts it in a large pot filled with water. He puts the pot on the stove and boils the chicken on high heat. Then, he peels and slices vegetables. He adds carrots, onions, celery, and parsley to the boiling soup. Finally, he puts the lid on the pot, turns the heat to low, and simmers it for an hour.
“The soup must cook slowly. That’s my secret.” Mario laughs. “A relaxed chicken tastes better!”
The Market
What job skill is most important for you as a market manager?
Good communication with my employees and the customers.
Giving directions is a big part of my job. When a stock clerk starts work, I need to tell him to fill the frozen food shelves or to stack soup in the canned goods section.
Communication is not just speaking; it’s also listening. Maybe a customer is upset because the bagger put a six-pack of soda on top of her bread. I need to listen to the problem and apologize. I want customers to leave the store happy.
Good communication is important in all jobs where you work with people.
