"Hospitality is central to the restaurant business, yet it's a hard idea to define precisely. Mostly, it involves being nice to people and making them feel welcome. You notice it when it's there, and you particularly notice it when it isn't. A single significant lapse in this area can be your dominant impression of an entire meal."
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John Lanchester is a celebrated British author and journalist, renowned for his astute observations on economic and social issues through the lens of fiction and non-fiction. Born on March 4, 1962, in Hamburg, Germany, and raised in various countries, Lanchester's diverse experiences inform his writing. His acclaimed works, including **"Capital"** and **"The Wall,"** reflect a nuanced understanding of contemporary society. Lanchester's insightful narratives have not only garnered critical acclaim but also fostered important dialogues about modern life and the human condition.
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"One of the main reasons that the landscape of financial stuff in America is different is that gambling is illegal there. So there's a kind of sport-like aspect to the American coverage of finance."
John Lanchester"I think smartphones are one of humanity's most remarkable creations: computers are amazing enough, but a supercomputer you can carry in your pocket and communicate instantly with anyone, anywhere... it's no wonder they're troublingly addictive."
John Lanchester