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【特稿】初遇霸王餐--一家八口 (6)

 

美國, 是多少中國人憧憬和嚮往的地方,我就在毫無思想準備的情況下,踏上了這片多少人夢寐以求的土地。當然,我是帶著興奮與無限遐想跨越那一萬多公里路程, 開始了我的新生活。可是,當一切安頓下來後,我才知道我要面臨的事情有小山那麼高,最最頭痛的就是我的工作問題,在沒有良好的英語水平下,我只能嘗試去尋找一份自己從來沒想過會做的工作--餐館服務生。

而餐館裹的同事們對我都很好。剛開始的時候, 并不熟手的我只能跟著老同事們的後面學習:下單、出餐、收拾碗筷......,也許在很多人看來,這些都是簡單得不能再簡單的小事情,可還是會有需要改進的地方。例如下單的時候要用簡略的筆寫, 什麼事情要第一時間做--出餐(不然菜就涼了),什麼是不能耽擱--讓客人坐下(不然人家就走了)。總之,該學的還是要學,而且挺多。

然而, 就在我為工作而努力的時候, 問題還是出現了。這天來了個非裔女人,年齡大約三十幾,整齊的頭發,整齊的外衣,卻散發著一股讓人不適的味道。剛進來的時候, 她只是一直觀察著整個廳堂, 後來對著我說 "eat here"(堂吃),我便找了張空桌讓她坐下,隨後她點餐一個燒鴨飯和一只青島啤酒。用餐的過程中,她依然不時張望,我便友善地再次問她,還需要什麼嗎?她回答我不需要,謝謝。之後,我一直留意著她,並與同事說起那人奇怪的舉止,可同事也沒有多心。二十分鐘後,當我走進廚房出餐,再出廳堂的時候,那張桌子已空無了人。我立刻帶著單子四處尋找,可是卻不見任何蹤影。我下意識知道,那人是來吃霸王餐的,看著那空空的飯盤和微剩的啤酒瓶,我也只能徒呼奈何。

同事看到我驚慌的樣子,問我:不見人了嗎?我說:是的,我雖然一直留意,可是轉頭回來還是不見了。我很明白,這家餐館如被吃霸王餐, 賬單就記在我們服務生的頭上。於是,我也不再作多解釋,只繼續埋自工作,待閑下來的時候便把賬單給付了一共12 美元, 就當作我做善事請她吃飯好了。當我滿腦子都是那個人的影子的時候,另一位正備離開付賬準的墨西哥男子走了過來,很 nice(友善)地問我:她走了嗎?我說:是的。他繼續說:我看見她當你們都不在的時候,就加快腳步地走出餐館了。我笑笑:謝謝,沒關係啦。然後他問我:這件事情, 你需要怎樣做?我回答,我會付帳。然後他說:多少錢?我來付吧。邊說邊很紳士地拿出錢包。我很感動地拒絕了:謝謝你,但是不用了,我可以付。他還再次確認:are you sure?Sure(你肯定,肯定)。我以為那男子就這樣離開了,可是不然。他走到經理那裹攀談了一會,然後才離開。我估計是為了霸王餐的事情,不過也沒有太在意,
便繼續幹活了。

再後來,到我向經理付那賬單的時候,他搖搖手拒絕了。原來,電腦記錄下的那張賬單早已被取消了。

工作結束,當我乘上回家的公交車,望著窗外的人與景,腦子再次回想起那兩個人。也許非裔女人過得很艱辛,找不到適合自己的工作,身上沒有錢可是又餓,才不得以做這樣的事情。走出了這家餐館,她大概要好長一段時間不敢再出現了,但她會繼續怎樣的生活呢?其實,非裔女人可以有另外一種活法,努力地為自己而工作,光明磊落地養活自己,至少她不用擔心自己的語言問題,不用擔心生活方式的差異,不像我們。可是,她會嗎?我希望她會。

至於墨西哥男子,想到他我就會心地笑了。如果這個世界多些像他那樣的好人,不為自己,不計得失,這個世界將多麼溫暖。謝謝,我由衷感謝他。

最後,該說說我了。其實這事應該怪我。首先,見到此人行為怪異,我就該拒絕她。餐館有文字顯示,我們可以拒絕服務任何人。其次,我沒有好好看好她,如果我一開始就讓她付賬,可能她就吃不了這個霸王餐。最後,我應該提醒同事幫忙留意她,可是我卻忙起來就忘了。哎,說到底,只因我沒有那個經驗,對這樣的一份工作,這樣的一群服務對象沒有好好的認真學習與對待。

原來,做餐館服務生也不容易。

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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