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Carmy seems pretty proud of his work, enough to make Natalie print out copies for the whole staff.
Buthis co-workers are not as impressed.
Having pieced together the items mentioned, its easy to understand why.
Some of the things listed are extremely unspecific.
Others dont make sense.
(What does he mean by of the place?)
(Vibrant collaboration … okay, sure.)
Shirts perfectly pressedThisshouldbe non-negotiable for the staff at a high-end restaurant and it belongs on Carmys list.
I also appreciate that this guidance is very clear.
Anyone can read this sentence and understand it.
Trust me, as you continue through this list, you will appreciate that more and more.
Not much to argue with here.
Its almost as if Neil and Teddy Faknever bothered to read the list of non-negotiables at all.
Change menu every dayThis is a clear policy.
No repeat ingredientsSee, this is where context is important.
Which one is it, Carm?
Respect traditionWhich traditions does Carmy mean?
Less is moreAnother cliche that Carmy has mistaken for restaurant advice.
No, I get it.
Hes trying to heed the advice (subtract) once given to him by Chef Joel McHale.
But does Carmy really believe this?
More importantly, will anyone on staff read this and know what to do with this information?
5 on this list, you should never repeat ingredients.
(Did I mention Im Team Richie this season?)
Consolidation and speedIn many ways this is less a non-negotiable than two nouns with a conjunction in between them.
And if speediness is a must, how does that square with being constantly perfect?
Like, I can be great at washing dishes and still have profoundly low self-esteem.
I prove this every day in my own kitchen.
The most vibrant collaboration in Carmys life is between him and his nicotine gum.
Pursuit of excellencePretty sure Carmy thought of this one while he was watchingan old episode ofThe Simpsons.
No excusesCool slogan to wear on a T-shirt at the gym.
In + out serviceI guess Carmy wants to turn over tables quickly.
As written this just sounds like a description of what restaurants do.
ServiceThis is also a word that just describes what restaurants provide.
I cant argue with that but also: what?
TimeI mean, when you think about it, Carmys totally right.
You cant negotiate with time, man.
[Goes into the alley to smoke meth with Alex Moffat.]
Of the placeYour guess is as good as mine.
