You Run a Large and Lucrative Bar and Restaurant, and You

question 45

Essay

You run a large and lucrative bar and restaurant, and you have just hired a new bouncer. You have explained to him that it is always best to be friendly and to calm angry patrons. Describe to him how far he can go to protect himself if attacked, and why he must learn to control himself when provoked. Explain also how his behaviour, if he assaults a patron, could affect you.

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Definitions:

Hierarchy

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Self-Actualization

Attaining or meeting one's capabilities and potential, viewed as an essential impulse or need within everyone.

Belongingness

The human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group, whether it is friends, family, or co-workers, which is crucial for social development and mental health.