How may I, in all humble servitude, be of assistance?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An ironic take on extreme servitude and customer service.
- In plain terms
- I am ready to help you if I am in humble servitude.
- What can you take from it?
- Extreme humility can be a performance of service.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines healthy service?
- Is humility necessary for help?
Another view
Real service does not require humiliation.
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