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What does it mean?
The speaker recounts a man arriving in a Ford Escort and asks if they should valet it.
In plain terms
They wonder whether to valet a car that’s a Ford Escort.
What can you take from it?
Even modest cars can be treated with service.

Where it applies

  • restaurant
  • parking

Putting it to work

  • offer valet regardless of car type
  • maintain consistent service

Questions to consider

  • Why mention the car model?
  • What does this reveal about expectations?

Another view

Valet may be unnecessary for a cheap car.

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