It's weird when you introduce somebody that you say like,

this is and then their name, you know, like, this is Frank.

It sounds pretty normal, but when you think about it, this?

Walk up with a person and be like, hey guys, this.

This stuff right here is Frank.

Excuse me, what is that? This? This is Frank. Excuse me, what is that?

This?

This is Frank.

Oh, that's what that is.

Jesus.

It's like when you call somebody on the phone, you know, they say,

hello, you have to say this is. Hello? This is Dimitri. Can't be like, hello? I am Dimitri.

But then if you go up to someone in person, the rule flips, then it's the exact opposite,

actually, you know? If I walk up to you, then I have to say, hi, I am Dimitri. I can't walk up to you and go,

this is Dimitri. TVTL.

Hello. Did you say hello? No, I said hello, but that's close enough. Making friendly

conversations like this is a big part of greeting and serving guests.

By greeting the guest warmly and holding brief conversations as you serve them,

you say to our guests, we're glad you're here.

For one thing, I have no shame before another mortal.

All my shame is between myself and Christ. I never drop my eyes to another

human beer. You guys think I'm some kind of wimp, but I'm not. I am tough and I'm strong,

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