Analysis Of Jill's View Of Dedication At Work

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Jill’s view of dedication to organization is different from others because she cares about being perfect way more than those around her. For example, every morning she goes to work, she lines up the mugs and glasses so that they are easier to get to. (Lines 97-101) Jill does that because she thinks about what it will cause in the future while other people are probably only thinking about the present. Another time she showed great attention was when she straightened the silverware on the tables because she was thinking about the customers when they came into the restaurant. (Lines

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