Mindset: short-fuse recovery

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You snapped at a guest. You're flustered. Step 1: get off the floor for 60 seconds. Walk-in, restroom, anywhere. Step 2: 3 deep breaths. Step 3: come back, apologize directly ('I'm sorry, I was sharp earlier — let me make it right'). Reset. The recovery is what guests remember more than the snap.