'We'd have to go self-service.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Queen Mother quips that they would need to serve themselves, implying a lack of staff or support.
- In plain terms
- She jokes about having to do everything alone.
- What can you take from it?
- Self‑service may become necessary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle reduced support?
- What tasks can be delegated?
Another view
Self‑service can be impractical for large duties.
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