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Dedication before guest service?!

Still lingering over "Jiro dreams of sushi". One absolutely great dialog is between a rather young guest who comes into the restaurant to ask for some information and a card and asks for a reservation. Guest: "...can I make a reservation?" Yoshikazu [older son of Jiro]: "Reservations are mandatory here!" Guest: "How early do I need to reserve?" Yoshikazu: "One month in advance." Guest: "One month in advance?" Yoshikazu: "Yes. Since it is February now, we're taking reservations for March." Guest: "I see. Reservations can be made for lunch and dinner?" Yoshikazu: "Yes, for both. The price starts at 30,000 yen." Guest: "30,000 yen?" Yoshikazu: "It starts with 30,000 yen." Guest: "Okay." Yoshikazu: "Sushi and prices vary, depending what is available at the market."..."So it starts at 30,000 yen." Guest: "Can we order drinks an...