the Moro Massacre"

by Samuel Clemens (March 12, 1906)

At the end of the nineteenth century, the United States moved to expand its formal empire,
annexing lands in Hawaii, Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Samoa, and the Philippines following the
end of the Spanish-American War. But this expansionism produced political opposition at home.
The anti-imperialist movement counted among its members leading writers and intellectuals,
including the satirist Samuel Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain. Twain is
remembered for his novels Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. Far less well known are his
scathing writings against the expansion of the U.S. empire. Moved to public opposition against
the bloody invasion and occupation of the Philippines in 1899which President George W. Bush
cited in 2003 as a "model" for the occupation of Iraq Twain returned after ten years of living
abroad to become the vice president of the recently formed Anti-Imperialist League in 1900.
Upon his return, he declared "1 am an anti-imperialist. I am opposed to having the eagle put its
talons on any other land." Here is part of his bitter essay1about a massacre of some six hundred
Moros in the Philippines.
From Voices of A People's History, edited by Zinn and Arnove
This incident bum upon the world last Friday in an official cablegram from the commander of
our forces in the Philippines to our Government at Washington. The substance of it was as
follows:
A tribe of Moros, dark-skinned savages, had fortified themselves in the bowl of an extinct crater
not many miles from Jolo; and as they were hostiles, and bitter against us because we have been
trying for eight years to take their liberties away from them, their presence in that position was a
menace. Our commander, Gen. Leonard Wood, ordered a reconnaissance. It was found that the
Moros numbered six hundred, counting women and children; that their crater bowl was in the
summit of a peak or mountain twenty-two hundred feet above sea level, and very difficult of
access for Christian troops and artillery. Then General Wood ordered a surprise, and went along
himself to see the order carried out. Our troops climbed the heights by devious and difficult
trails, and even took some artillery with them. The kind of artillery is not specified, but in one
place it was hoisted up a sharp acclivity by tackle a distance of some three hundred feet. Arrived
at the rim of the crater, the battle began. Our soldiers numbered five hundred and forty. They
were assisted by auxiliaries consisting of a detachment of native constabulary in our paytheir
numbers not givenand by a naval detachment, whose numbers are not stated. But apparently
the contending parties were about equal as to number six hundred men on our side, on the
edge of the bowl; six hundred men, women and children in the bottom of the bowl. Depth of the
bowl, 50 feet.
Gen. Wood's order was, "Kill or capture the six hundred."
The battle beganit is officially called by that nameour forces firing down into the crater with
their artillery and their deadly small arms of precision; the savages furiously returning the fire,
probably with brickbatsthough this is merely a surmise of mine, as the weapons used by the

savages are not nominated in the cablegram. Heretofore the Moros have used knives and clubs
mainly; also ineffectual trade-muskets when they had any.
The official report stated that the battle was fought with prodigious energy on both sides during a
day and a half, and that it ended with a complete victory for the American arms. The
completeness of the victory is established by this fact: that of the six hundred Moros not one was
left alive. The brilliancy of the victory is established by this other fact, to wit: that of our six
hundred heroes only fifteen lost their lives.
General Wood was present and looking on. His order had been, "Kill or capture those savages."
Apparently our little army considered that the "or" left them authorized to kill or capture
according to taste, and that their taste had remained what it has been for eight years, in our army
out therethe taste of Christian butchers.
The official report quite properly extolled and magnified the "heroism" and "gallantry" of our
troops; lamented the loss of the fifteen who perished, and elaborated the wounds of thirty-two of
our men who suffered injury, and even minutely and faithfully described the nature of the
wounds, in the interest of future historians of the United States. It mentioned that a private had
one of bis elbows scraped by a missile, and the private's name was mentioned. Another private
had the end of his nose scraped by a missile. His name was also mentionedby cable, at one
dollar and fifty cents a word.
Next day's news confirmed the previous day's report and named our fifteen killed and thirty-two
wounded again, and once more described the wounds and gilded them with the right adjectives.
Let us now consider two or three details of our military history. In one of the great battles of the
Civil War ten per cent of the forces engaged on the two sides were killed and wounded. At
Waterloo, where four hundred thousand men were present on the two sides, fifty thousand fell,
killed and wounded, in five hours, leaving three hundred and fifty thousand sound and all right
for further adventures. Eight years ago, when the pathetic comedy called the Cuban War was
played, we summoned two hundred and fifty thousand men. We fought a number of showy
battles, and when the war was over we had lost two hundred and sixty-eight men out of our two
hundred and fifty thousand, in killed and wounded in the field, and just fourteen times as many
by the gallantry of the army doctors in the hospitals and camps. We did not exterminate the
Spaniardsfar from it. In each engagement we left an average of two per cent of the enemy
killed or crippled on the field.
Contrast these things with the great statistics which have arrived from that Moro crater! There,
with six hundred engaged on each side, we lost fifteen men killed outright, and we had thirty-two
woundedcounting that nose and that elbow. The enemy numbered six hundredincluding
women and childrenand we abolished them utterly, leaving not even a baby alive to cry for its
dead mother. This is incomparably the greatest victory that was ever achieved by the Christian
soldiers of the United States.
Now then, how has it been received? The splendid news appeared with splendid display-heads in
every newspaper in this city of four million and thirteen thousand inhabitants, on Friday
morning. But there was not a single reference to it in the editorial columns of any one of those

newspapers. The news appeared again in all the evening papers of Friday, and again those papers
were editorially silent upon our vast achievement. Next days additional statistics and particulars
appeared in all the morning papers, and still without a line of editorial rejoicing or a mention of
the matter in any way. These additions appeared in the evening papers of that same day
(Saturday) and again without a word of comment. In the columns devoted to correspondence, in
the morning and evening papers of Friday and Saturday, nobody said a word about the "battle."
Ordinarily those columns are teeming with the passions of the citizen; he lets no incident go by,
whether it be large or small, without pouring out his praise or blame, his joy or his indignation
about the matter in the correspondence column. But, as I have said, during those two days he was
as silent as the editors themselves. So far as I can find out, there was only one person among our
eighty millions who allowed himself the privilege of a public remark on this great occasionthat
was the President of the United States. All day Friday he was as studiously silent as the rest. But
on Saturday he recognized that his duty required him to say something, and he took his pen and
performed that duty. If I know President Rooseveltand I am sure I dothis utterance cost him
more pain and shame than any other that ever issued from his pen or his mouth. I am far from
blaming him. If I had been in his place my official duty would have compelled me to say what he
said. It was a convention, an old tradition, and he had to be loyal to it. There was no help for it.
This is what he said:
Washington, March 10.
Wood, Manila:I congratulate you and the officers and men of your command upon the brilliant
feat of arms wherein you and they so well upheld the honor of the American flag.
(Signed) Theodore Roosevelt
His whole utterance is merely a convention. Not a word of what he said came out of his heart. He
knew perfectly well that to pen six hundred helpless and weaponless savages in a hole like rats in
a trap and massacre them in detail during a stretch of a day and a half, from a safe position on the
heights above, was no brilliant feat of armsand would not have been a brilliant feat of arms
even if Christian America, represented by its salaried soldiers, had shot them down with Bibles
and the Golden Rule instead of bullets. He knew perfectly well that our uniformed assassins had
not upheld the honor of the American flag, but had done as they have been doing continuously
for eight years in the Philippinesthat is to say, they had dishonored it.
The next day, Sunday,which was yesterdaythe cable brought us additional newsstill more
splendid newsstill more honor for the flag. The first display-head shouts this information at us
in the stentorian capitals: "women slain in moro slaughter."
"Slaughter" is a good word. Certainly there is not a better one in the Unabridged Dictionary for
this occasion. The next display line says:
"With Children They Mixed in Mob in Crater, and All Died Together."
They were mere naked savages, and yet there is a sort of pathos about it when that word children
falls under your eye, for it always brings before us our perfectest symbol of innocence and
helplessness; and by help of its deathless eloquence color, creed and nationality vanish away and
we see only that they are childrenmerely children. And if they are frightened and crying and in

trouble, our pity goes out to them by natural impulse. We see a picture. We see the small forms.
We see the terrified faces. We see the tears. We see the small hands clinging in supplication to the
mother; but we do not see those children that we are speaking about. We see in their places the
little creatures whom we know and love.
The next heading blazes with American and Christian glory like to the sun in the zenith:
"Death List is Now 900."
I was never so enthusiastically proud of the flag till now!
The next heading explains how safely our daring soldiers were located. It says:
Impossible to Tell Sexes Apart in Fierce Battle on Top of Mount Dajo.
The naked savages were so far away, down in the bottom of that trap, that our soldiers could not
tell the breasts of a woman from the rudimentary paps of a manso far away that they couldnt
tell a toddling little child from a black six-footer. This was by all odds the least dangerous battle
that Christian soldiers of any nationality were ever engaged in.
The next heading says:
Fighting for Four Days.
So our men were at it four days instead of a day and a half. It was a long and happy picnic with
nothing to do but sit in comfort and fire the Golden Rule into those people down there and
imagine letters to write home to the admiring families, and pile glory upon glory. Those savages
fighting for their liberties had the four days too, but it must have been a sorrowful time for them.
Every day they saw two hundred and twenty- five of their number slain, and this provided them
grief and mourning for the nightand doubtless without even the relief and consolation of
knowing that in the meantime they had slain four of their enemies and wounded some more on
the elbow and the nose.
The closing heading says:
Lieutenant Johnson Blown from Parapet by Exploding Artillery Gallantly Leading Charge.
Lieutenant Johnson has pervaded the cablegrams from the first. He and his wound have sparkled
around through them like the serpentine thread of fire that goes excursioning through the black
crisp fabric of a fragment of burnt paper. It reminds one of Gillettes comedy farce of a few years
ago, Too Much Johnson. Apparently Johnson was the only wounded man on our side whose
wound was worth anything as an advertisement. It has made a great deal more noise in the world
than has any similarly colossal event since Humpty Dumpty fell off the wall and got injured.
The official dispatches do not know which to admire most, Johnsons adorable wound or the nine
hundred murders. The ecstasies flowing from Army Headquarters on the other side of the globe
to the White House, at a dollar and a half a word, have set fire to similar ecstasies in the
Presidents breast. It appears that the immortally wounded was a Rough Rider under Lieutenant
Colonel Roosevelt at San Juan Hillthat extinguisher of Waterloowhen the Colonel of the

regiment, the present Major General Dr. Leonard Wood, went to the rear to bring up the pills and
missed the fight. The President has a warm place in his heart for anybody who was present at that
bloody Collision of military solar systems, and so he lost no time in cabling to the wounded hero,
How are you? And got a cable answer, Fine, thanks. This is historical. This will go down to
posterity.
Johnson was wounded in the shoulder with a Slug. The slug was in a shellfor the account says
the damage was caused by an exploding shell which blew Johnson off the rim. The people down
in the hole had no artillery; therefore it was our artillery that blew Johnson off the rim. And so it
is now a matter of historical record that the only officer of ours who acquired a wound of
advertising dimensions got it at our hands, not the enemys. It seems more than probable that if
we had placed our soldiers out of the way of our own weapons, we should have come out of the
most extraordinary battle in all history without a scratch.
The ominous paralysis continues. There has been a slight sprinklean exceedingly slight
sprinklein the correspondence columns, of angry rebukes of the President for calling this
cowardly massacre a brilliant feat of arms, and for praising our butchers for holding up the
honor of the flag in that singular way; but there is hardly a ghost of a whisper about the feat of
arms in the editorial columns of the papers.
I hope that this silence will continue. It is about as eloquent and as damaging and effective as the
most indignant words could be, I think. When a man is sleeping in a noise, his sleep goes
placidly on; but if the noise stops, the stillness wakes him. This silence has continued five days
now. Surely it must be waking the drowsy nation. Surely the nation must be wondering what it
means. A five-day silence following a world-astonishing event has not happened on this planet
since the daily newspaper was invented.
At a luncheon party of men convened yesterday to God-speed George Harvey, who is leaving today for a vacation in Europe, all the talk was about the brilliant feat of arms; and no one had
anything to say about it that either the President or Major General Dr. Wood, or the damaged
Johnson, would regard as complimentary, or as proper comment to put into our histories. Harvey
said he believed that the shock and shame of this episode would eat down deeper and deeper into
the hearts of the nation and fester there and produce results. He believed it would destroy the
Republican party and President Roosevelt. I cannot believe that the prediction will come true, for
the reason that prophecies which promise valuable things, desirable things, good things, worthy
things, never come true. Prophecies of this kind are like wars fought in a good causethey are
so rare that they dont count.
Day before yesterday the cable-note from the happy General Dr. Wood was still all glorious.
There was still proud mention and elaboration of what was called the desperate hand-to-hand
fight.Doctor Wood not seeming to suspect that he was giving himself away, as the phrase
goessince if there was any very desperate hand-to-hand fighting it would necessarily happen
that nine hundred hand-to-hand fighters, if really desperate, would surely be able to kill more
than fifteen of our men before their last man and woman and child perished.
Very well, there was a new note in the dispatches yesterday afternoonjust a faint suggestion
that Dr. Wood was getting ready to lower his tone and begin to apologize and explain. He

announces that he assumes full responsibility for the fight. It indicates that he is aware that there
is a lurking disposition here amidst all this silence to blame somebody. He says there was no
wanton destruction of women and children in the fight, though many of them were killed by
force of necessity because the Moros used them as shields in the hand-to-hand fighting.
This explanation is better than none; indeed it is considerably better than none. Yet if there was
so much hand-to-hand fighting there must have arrived a time, toward the end of the four days
butchery, when only one native was left alive. We had six hundred men present; we had lost only
fifteen; why did the six hundred kill that remaining manor woman, or child?
Dr. Wood will find that explaining things is not in his line. He will find that where a man has the
proper spirit in him and the proper force at his command, it is easier to massacre nine hundred
unarmed animals than it is to explain why he made it so remorselessly complete. Next he
furnishes us this sudden burst of unconscious humor, which shows that he ought to edit his
reports before he cables them:
Many of the Moros feigned death and butchered the American hospital men who were relieving
the wounded.
We have the curious spectacle of hospital men going around trying to relieve the wounded
savagesfor what reason? The savages were all massacred. The plain intention was to massacre
them all and leave none alive. Then where was the use in furnishing mere temporary relief to a
person who was presently to be exterminated? The dispatches call this battue a battle. In what
way was it a battle? It has no resemblance to a battle. In a battle there are always as many as five
wounded men to one killed outright. When this so-called battle was over, there were certainly not
fewer than two hundred wounded savages lying on the field. What became of them? Since not
one savage was left alive!
The inference seems plain. We cleaned up our four days work and made it complete by
butchering those helpless people.
The Presidents joy over the splendid achievement of his fragrant pet, General Wood, brings to
mind an earlier presidential ecstasy. When the news came, in 1901, that Colonel Funston had
penetrated to the refuge of the patriot, Aguinaldo, in the mountains, and had captured him by the
use of these arts, to wit: by forgery, by lies, by disguising his military marauders in the uniform
of the enemy, by pretending to be friends of Aguinaldos and by disarming suspicion by cordially
shaking hands with Aguinaldos officers and in that moment shooting them downwhen the
cablegram announcing this brilliant feat of arms reached the White House, the newspapers said
that that meekest and mildest and gentlest and least masculine of men, President McKinley,
could not control his joy and gratitude, but was obliged to express it in motions resembling a
dance. Also President McKinley expressed his admiration in another way. He instantly shot that
militia Colonel aloft over the heads of a hundred clean and honorable veteran officers of the
army and made him a Brigadier General in the regular service, and clothed him in the honorable
uniform of that rank, thus disgracing the uniform, the flag, the nation, and himself.
Wood was an army surgeon, during several years, out West among the Indian hostiles. Roosevelt
got acquainted with him and fell in love with him. When Roosevelt was offered the colonelcy of

a regiment in the iniquitous Cuban-Spanish war, he took the place of Lieutenant Colonel and
used his influence to get the higher place for Wood. After the war Wood became our Governor
General in Cuba and proceeded to make a mephitic record for himself. Under President
Roosevelt, this doctor has been pushed and crowded along higher and higher in the military
servicealways over the heads of a number of better menand at last when Roosevelt wanted
to make him a Major General in the regular army (with only five other Major Generals between
him and the supreme command) and knew, or believed, that the Senate would not confirm
Woods nomination to that great place, he accomplished Woods appointment by a very unworthy
device. He could appoint Wood himself, and make the appointment good, between sessions of
Congress. There was no such opportunity, but he invented one. A special session was closing at
noon. When the gavel fell extinguishing the special session, a regular session began instantly.
Roosevelt claimed that there was an interval there determinable as the twentieth of a second by a
stop-watch, and that during that interval no Congress was in session. By this subterfuge he
foisted this discredited doctor upon the army and the nation, and the Senate hadnt spirit enough
to repudiate it.

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when the do. ... But as it turns out men rather than women talk more, in
meetings, in mixed groups, and in classrooms. ... Report talk is used by men
because they feel more comfortable talking in public than women do. ... So when
women talk in public...

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32. women's rights

In today's society women now are more respected and are acceptable for many
jobs as men are. ... Many of them also became war nurses and helped many of
the men recover. ... Many women were exceptionally well at making bombs and
took the place of men. ... For once women were looked at as producers and not
reproducers.After the war the men ...

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33. Men and Women

In Dressing Up for the Carnival, written by Carol Shields, there are many stories
which involve relationships between men and women. In the stories "Windows",
"Weather", and "The Next Best Kiss" Carol Shields explains the difficulties
between men and women. ... The protagonist in "The Next Best Kiss" explains
her feelings towards ...

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34. Male/female:Television Preference of Skiing vs. Snowboarding

Abstract: In our study, our goal was to find out how many men vs. women like to
watch Skiing vs. ... Our hypothesis is that more men will choose snowboarding,
while more women will choose skiing. ... Our hypothesis is that more men will
prefer watching snowboarding, while more women will prefer watching skiing on
T.V.Methods: In this ...

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35. Sex Roles of Men and Women

Sex Roles of Men and Women(Personal Critique)In a society of today's nature,
men and women are still unequal. Society's stereotypes and discriminations date
back to the time period that the white man controlled the black man and women
had no say in the household. ... Although it may be illegal to discriminate against
a person due to a...

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36. Competition vs. Connection: How Women and Men

I have observed that communication styles of men and women affect reactions
and outcomes of conversations between men and women; expectations and

results. ... There is middle ground where men and women can meet and find
understanding. ... These findings seem to mirror the expectations and views of
men and women by society whereas men are more viewed to ...

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37. why do men abuse women

WHY DO MEN ABUSE WOMEN? ... So I figured if we find out why men abuse
women we can get to the root of this problem. ... So I wanted to research why
men abuse women and why the women don't...

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38. Men and Women in Sports

Favored, played and watched by a lot of people, both women and men it is very
popular around the world. Looking deeper into sports though is the respect
women and men receive that actually play sports. ... Do men and women
athletes along with teenage high school athletes get different treatment from
each other? ... With the scarce popularity of w...

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39. Do Men Succeed In Owning/Operating Small Businesses More Tha

Women tend to run businesses differently than men. ... Women business owners'
style of decision making is more "whole brained" than the men's decision style. ...
Women also tend to gather more information from associates and business
advisors than do men. Men stress action and pay more attention to outside
events and activities than do wom...

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40. Sexuality of Men and Women

Sexuality of Men and Women: A ComparisonThe perceived views of men's and
women's sexuality have been the subject of great speculation and conflict. ... In
the Middle Ages, women were often forced to wear chastity belts to ensure their
virtue was kept intact while men were away at war or some other manly
undertaking. In some countries, women ...

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41. Relationships of men and women

The relationships between men and women can be very confusing and
sometimes annoying. ... Men and women were meant to be together it consumes
our society as the basic family. ... This has most assuredly been the hook for men
and women alike since time begin. ... The relationship between men and women
who love one another or are trying to find&#...

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42. def. between men and women

'Why does women love shopping' (A satire based on the question; why does
women love shopping) It's actually just these last few years I've been noticing the
difference between, when men are shopping and when women are shopping. ...
The first...

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43. h

Burrows' seventh grade English class, I wrote a paper entitled Women vs. Men in
the Work Force. ... For example, in 1998, "women received 63% of the pay men
received for the same job." ... Yet, even with these good-paying jobs, women's
average earnings have not reached those of men. 1997 Bureau of Labor
Statisti...

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44. Women
How do women communicate and what differentiates their language/
communication from that of men?... Depending on the subject matter men as well
as women will convey themselves in different ways. ... Men and women use this
style of communication in a different way. ... What do men and women talk
about? When women talk with women a big part of their&#...

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45. Women As A Whole

They have rarely been considered equal to men. ... Islam has commanded
women as well as men to be concerned and active with the affairs of their
nations. ... The role of Kuwaiti women in marriage and divorce is the same as the
role of women in Islam. ... In conclusion, women should be considered equal to
men since they are part of society ...

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46. HRM
Burrows’ seventh grade English class, I wrote a paper entitled Women
vs. Men in the Work Force. ... Yet, even with these good-paying jobs,
women’s average earnings have not reached those of men. 1997 Bureau

of Labor Statistics has weekly wage data showing that women earned less than
men in 99% of all occupations&...

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47. Equality Between Men and Women

Introduction Men have always been considered stronger then female, since the
beginningof time, women have always been suppressed and have been
considered to bethe weaker and sublime sex as compared to men. ... Women
are now free to go to work,...

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48. Women Empowerment

Achievements and Role of Department of Women and Child DevelopmentThe
provisions of the Constitution of India granting equality to women in various
spheres creates the legal framework within which the Department of Women &
Child Development functions for women's development. Women as a mother
hood of the nation should be strong, aware and alert; that is ...

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49. Women in Law Enforcement

There are some very serious issues with women being officers. ... Being included
and accepted in to "The Brotherhood" is just another way for women to prove
themselves to men. ... Women are supposed to look better then men, they are
supposed to be soft hearted and sympathetic. ... I also think this goes for having
a double standard, men vs&...

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50. The Differences Between Men and women.

"Despite all the changes in the 20th century there is still a world of difference
between men and women".Women have battled society repeatedly since the
start of human existence. ... But then again, have men ever understood women
anyway?Even in countries such as our own men are still confused by women. ...
Men's fashion of course.Men (in&#...

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51. Women
Women are making themselves known in the work environment by showing men
they are just as hard working as them, but is it helping women get the same
opportunities as men? ... For example, Condoleezza Rice is the National Security
Adviser, and that is a big job, but many women do not have this fair chance
because some men will not allow...

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52. Womens Rights

I think women should have the rights so that they have entrepreneurs to advance
into men's field.In the past, men believed themselves to be smarter than
women. ... But now in reality, women demonstrate their strength in many men's
fields. ... All these examples can prove that women success like men when they
have entrepreneurs to advance ...

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53. Womens role in family

Outside world were meant only for men, the bread-earners of a family. ... They
want status at par with men in every respect possible. ... Men. ... Men. ... That is
because whenever they are demanding something, they are actually giving men
a choice. ...

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54. womens rights

After the war, most women lost their jobs to men who came home and were
forced to return to the status of stay home mothers/wives. The few that did work
were paid a lot less than men. ... Over time, "Some of us are becoming the men
we wanted to marry" quoted by Steinmen.As the women movement became
more widely known&#...

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55. Women are more likely than men

Abstract:A study was conducted to test the hypothesis that women are more
likely than men to look for partners with goals. ... It was found that more women
listed some type of goal as a qualification in their partner than did men. ... Men
and women are very different. ... Another article that touched on what women
and men want from rel...

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56. Insanity: Mad vs. Bad

To Err is Human: Mad vs. ... But in the spirit of war, ordinary men and women are
trained and encouraged to kill people without remorse or empathy. ... Without
question, police men and women are equipped with and trained in the use of
guns. ... On the contrary, he disliked men. ... Therefore the armed forces, police
men and ...

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57. Men Like Naked Women

Given the historical subjectification of women by men, it is natural to assume that
it has been men who have put these rules into place. ... She is painted for an
audience; she is painted for people, especially men, to look at. ... Under the
guise of "entertainment for men," Playboy Enterprises took off as men
everywhere enjoyed&#...

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58. Women In Policing

Men and women are generally viewed as equals in society, but their gender still
separates them. ... There are also physical differences between men and
women. ... Men, by nature, are physically stronger than women. Therefore,
women may not be seen as being as physically capable as men. ... Therefore,
men and women are different when it comes ...

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59. Postwar Women

World War Two has often been described as a turning point in the battle for
equality between men and women. ... With the entry of the US and the absence
of large quantities of men, the demand for supplies increased, and women were
called out of the kitchen and into the workforce. ... Women worked in fields that
prior to the war seemed...

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60. Men VS. Dogs

Throughout my life various women, including my wonderful mother, have told me
that "All men are dogs." ... How are men like dogs? Are men better or has man's
best friend taken the win over women?... They both have an inordinate
fascination with women's crotches. ... I believe in most cases dogs are better
than men and men ar...

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61. Women in Hebrew Bible

IntroductionThe women today have changed a lot because of the development of
civilization, the women's liberation movement, changing view of women in
society, and the businesses.The media is the way of expression in human
society. ... Women as alternative consumers from the assistants in
advertisementsTraditionally, in American society, women's roles have emph...

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62. Women In Combat

and "Women are not a Warrior Class," both authors convey their thoughts on
women in combat. ... In an effort to discourage women from considering combat
rolls in the military, Paul Hackett, one of the authors of "Women are not a Warrior
Class," made this bold statement in his argument, "Can women master the skills
and strate...

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63. Chivalry: the reality vs. the ideal

Chivalry: The Ideal vs. The RealityIn this day and age of alleged gender equality,
women have the same rights and privileges as men do. They can work the same

jobs, be the family bread winner, and serve in the armed forces if they so choose,
and while most women firmly support this parity, from time to time when a door is
...

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64. Womens status

The legal status of women has become the same as men, but throughout time
women were not always seen as equal. ... Back than they weren't even
considered real people amongst the men. ... They did not receive the same rights
common rights as men. ... Women and men are both entitled the same rights. ...
The employment with time are slowly impr...

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65. womens triumphs and tragedies

Before the women's movements in the United States, women who were treated
unfairly and notgiven any equal rights as men had suffered great tragedy. ...
During the secondwave of the women's movement, there had been many
organizations setup to help women unite,such as the Women's Equity Action
League (WEAL), the Women's Trade Union League(W...

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66. Contibution vs status among women in the world war

While the men where off in Germany the women had to do all of the men's
jobs. ... Most women were being paid less and almost always had men for
bosses. Although it was still there, the social division between men and women
was slowly disappearing. Women were doing an extremely good job "filling in" on
men's jobs.Through out WW...

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67. Men and women were created equal

Men and Women were Created EqualMen are not superior to women, they are
equal in every way. ... Today's women joining the Canadian Armed Forces are
equally eligible with men for combat roles. ... The department also stated that
women often do better at riflery than men due to the fact that they listen to
instruction while men tend to think...

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68. Womens Liberation

DO NOT USE AT ASMSThe Women's LiberationWhen the Women's Suffrage
Movement was deemed a success in the early 1920s, women lowered their
voices, apparently satisfied with their accomplishment. ... When Jean Jacques
Rousseau, one of the most influential writers of the Enlightenment, claimed that
women were naturally suited to be subordinate companions of me...

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69. Women
As, shown in the timeline , women didn't have the same rights as men and didn't
gain those rights until 1920. Furthermore, men thought of women as property and
they showed no respect for women. ... This meant that she fought for women's
rights and didn't only believe that women should be equal as men in voting,
but&...

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70. Women, Men, and Society

The book Women, Men, and, Society by authors Claire M. ... Another area where
Ihave stereotypes is in regards to men and women in the workplace. ... I thinkpart
of this is that I have a stereotype where I consider women to be morecaring and
understanding than men. ... Consideringmy own attitudes, I can see that I a...

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71. Women's Crimes Mirror Women's Lives

Men in power can socially organize women who are less powerful. ... Men in
power, control and modify women's behavior and social roles in this society. ... In
our society women's social roles are considered less valuable then men's. ...
Women are targeted by these stereotypes not men. ... Men and women are both
sexually active yet women are&#...

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72. Australian women in WW2

The coming of World War II in 1939 saw almost 800 thousand Australian men
and women leave the country serving the Australian Armed Forces. ... Women
were encouraged to fill the gap that the men had left in the work force and enter
areas of work including munitions, factory work and other auxiliary services. ...
There was also fears that women in ...

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73. The Difference Between Men and Women

The Difference Between Men and WomenThere are two different kinds of people
in this world, men and women. ... I have a few words of advice for the men. ...
These are the some of the things men love about women. ...

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74. Women
The only other option for respectable women of any class was to work as
governesses, schoolmistresses, clerks, shop assistants, or servants.It was in this
time when the organized women's suffrage movement begun: In 1866 a group of
women organized a petition that demanded that women should have the same
political rights as men. ... Mill added an&...

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75. Women
Today, women in nearly all countries have the same voting rights as men. ... The
men and women who supported the drive for woman suffrage were called
suffragists. ... Only New Jersey gave women the vote, but in 1807, that state also
limited voting rights to men. ... The men and women at the convention adopted a
Declaration of Sentiments that...

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76. Feminism
Feminism is the belief that women should have economic, political, and social
equality with men. ... At that time, many people regarded women as inferior and
less important than men. ... Amazon feminists tend to view that all women are as
physically capable as all men. Cultural feminism is the theory that there are
personality differences betw...

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77. Women
Women were seen as passive and weak, and not as able to accomplish
physically or mentally all that men could. ... Women in America, Social Change
and The Legal System"It all started back in the revolutionary era which brought
women responsibility because men were away at war. ... But when the men
returned home, more often than not, women...

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78. Women
Women were seen as passive and weak, and not as able to accomplish
physically or mentally all that men could. ... Women in America, Social Change
and The Legal System"It all started back in the revolutionary era which brought
women responsibility because men were away at war. ... But when the men
returned home, more often than not, women...

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79. Women are in the Same State of Nature as Men

Why, according to Hobbes, should women expect as miserable a life as men
should? ... Women compete with men for jobs because they want to be as
successful as men are in the workplace. ... Certainly, women are as diffident, if
not more so, than men. ... Both women and men act aggressively in resolving
competition, diffidence and ...

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80. Gender Benders

Although that may have been true back in the time of Native Americans and
Pilgrims, today's woman is far different.As Bob Levey writes in "Men vs. Women

Over Walking at Night", "Do women feel more vulnerable than men, especially in
situations where they're alone at night?"... This shows how truly different men are
from women emo...

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81. Womens Liberation

In many instances, women still feel inferior to men as a result of how some men
choose to treat the "weaker" sex. How should men treat women? ... Are men and
women equal? Men can sometimes give the impression that they are superior to
women. ... But one of the issues is that men and women aren't equal in many
wa...

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82. Women's role in "The Odyssey"

Women in the odyssey normally seem be regarded as weaker and less power
holders than men; like women everywhere else during this period of time, women
have the roll of the controlled, and men the controllers. Throughout history
women have bee recognized as having very strong influences on men. ...
Feminine sexuality is frowned upon by the men&#...

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83. evolution of women throughout the cunturies

Some societies have given women honor, others have considered women less
important to men.Today, women in many countries make at least some decisions
about what they will do with their lives. ... Men took control of their wives and any
property they owned before the marriage, and yes, men could have more than
one wife. ... A shortage of men&#...

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84. Women in the NCAA

Women Referees in the National Collegiate Athletic AssociationEmbedded in our
society is the ideal that women are subordinate to men and, therefore, are not
entitled to the same rights as men. ... Referees should be experienced in the type
of football that men and women play ("Women's touch...). ... These are
qualifications that both men an...

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85. Gun control vs. Gun Rights

Gun Control vs. ... They have helped bring meals on tables and provided men
and women to challenge themselves to have to best accuracy on paper. ... Gun
control laws and the process of making the laws would be a waste of money, and
would be a completely new issue for millions of Americans to have to deal with
that would not be needed ...

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86. Men In Black

Men in Black tells the story about a secret society of men who sacrifice
everything in order to keep the general public in the dark about the presence of
aliens who live on Earth. ... This is why I decided to give the rating of PGP-13 to
the movie Men in Black....

Men and Women are very different in many ways. Not only physically, but also
emotionally, and mentally. Because of these differences, there is also a
distinction in the way men or women are treated. When looking at the obvious

facts that set males apart from females, it is quite clear to me that men definitely
have the advantage. Not only do men have better builds than women, but men
also do not have to go through certain changes throughout their lives like females
do, such as menstruation. Also, men and women are treated very differently in
society. Men are, in most cases, treated better, whether it is in the workplace or
just out for leisure. Although there are some advantages to being a woman, such
as not having to sign up for the draft, overall, the advantage is on the guys side.
First of all, men were made with bigger, stronger, and seemingly better
bodies. The strongest man is, no doubt, stronger than the strongest woman, and
the majority of men are built better, or tougher than the majority of women. A
mans body can endure more than a womans, and in our society being stronger,
bigger, or tougher is a good thing and a goal for many people. Women are seen
as being weak and unable to do things for themselves.
Secondly, men do not undergo certain unpleasant events, or changes
throughout their lifetime that women have to endure. For example, having a
menstrual cycle, and dealing with your body constantly changing every month.
Not to mention once that is over with, dealing with menopause. Also, men cannot
give birth, which is one of the most painful experiences a woman will ever go
through. There are many different changes that happen to a womans body
during puberty that men dont have to go through. Thats not to say that men go
through things that women dont go through, but things such as menstruation is
something that will last beyond puberty. Overall, women go through more
changes in their bodies, and tho...

[ This paper is collection of research conclusions and observations which I have witnessed over
the past 5 year that I have attempted to put into a written form that might be helpful, but more
importantly stimulate discussions. The real purposes is to increase the awareness between men
and women, and to help them set aside issues that are not personal but are merely manifestations
of nature. To my way of thinking, it is important to honor and rejoice in both our nature and our
individuality.]

For centuries, the differences between men and women were socially defined and distorted
through a lens of sexism in which men assumed superiority over women and maintained it
through domination. As the goal of equality between men and women now grows closer we are
also losing our awareness of important differences. In some circles of society, politically correct
thinking is obliterating important discussion as well as our awareness of the similarities and
differences between men and women. The vision of equality between the sexes has narrowed the
possibilities for discovery of what truly exists within a man and within a woman. The world is
less interesting when everything is same.

It is my position that men and women are equal but different. When I say equal, I mean that men
and women have a right to equal opportunity and protection under the law. The fact that people
in this country are assured these rights does not negate my observation that men and women are
at least as different psychologically as they are physically.

None of us would argue the fact that men and women are physically different. The physical
differences are rather obvious and most of these can be seen and easily measured. Weight, shape,
size and anatomy are not political opinions but rather tangible and easily measured. The physical
differences between men and women provide functional advantages and have survival value.
Men usually have greater upper body strength, build muscle easily, have thicker skin, bruise less
easily and have a lower threshold of awareness of injuries to their extremities. Men are
essentially built for physical confrontation and the use of force. Their joints are well suited for
throwing objects. A mans skull is almost always thicker and stronger than a womens. The
stereotype that men are more "thick-headed" than women is not far fetched. A mans "thick
headedness", and other anatomical differences have been associated with a uniquely male
attraction to high speed activities and reckless behavior that usually involve collisions with other
males or automobiles. Men invented the game "chicken", not women. Men, and a number of
other male species of animal seem to charge and crash into each other a great deal in their spare
time.

Women on the other hand have four times as many brain cells (neurons) connecting the right and
left side of their brain. This latter finding provides physical evidence that supports the
observation that men rely easily and more heavily on their left brain to solve one problem one
step at a time. Women have more efficient access to both sides of their brain and therefore
greater use of their right brain. Women can focus on more than one problem at one time and
frequently prefer to solve problems through multiple activities at a time. Nearly every parent has
observed how young girls find the conversations of young boys "boring". Young boys express
confusion and would rather play sports than participate actively in a conversation between 5 girls
who are discussing as many as three subjects at once!

The psychological differences between man and women are less obvious. They can be difficult to
describe. Yet these differences can profoundly influence how we form and maintain relationships
that can range from work and friendships to marriage and parenting.

Recognizing, understanding, discussing as well as acting skillfully in light of the differences

between men and women can be difficult. Our failure to recognize and appreciate these
differences can become a life long source of disappointment, frustration, tension and eventually
our downfall in a relationship. Not only can these differences destroy a promising relationship,
but most people will grudgingly accept or learn to live with the consequences. Eventually they

find some compromise or way to cope. Few people ever work past these difficulties. People tend
to accept what they dont understand when they feel powerless to change it.

Relationships between men and women are not impossible or necessarily difficult. Problems
simply arise when we expect or assume the opposite sex should think, feel or act the way we do.
Its not that men and women live in completely different realities. Rather, our lack of knowledge
and mutual experience gives rise to our difficulties.

Despite great strides in this country toward equality, modern society hasnt made relationships
between men and women any easier. Todays society has taught us and has imposed on us the
expectation that men and women should live together continuously, in communion, and in
harmony. These expectations are not only unrealistic but ultimately they leave people feeling
unloved, inadequate, cynical, apathetic or ashamed.

The challenge facing men and women is to become aware of their identities, to accept their
differences, and to live their lives fully and as skillfully as possible. To do this we must first
understand in what ways we are different. We must avoid trying to change others to suit our
needs. The following illustrates some important differences between men and women. These
differences are not absolute. They describe how men and women are in most situations most of
the time.

Problems

Men and women approach problems with similar goals but with different considerations. While
men and women can solve problems equally well, their approach and their process are often quit
different. For most women, sharing and discussing a problem presents an opportunity to explore,
deepen or strengthen the relationship with the person they are talking with. Woman are usually
more concerned about how problems are solved than merely solving the problem itself. For
women, solving a problem can profoundly impact whether they feel closer and less alone or
whether they feel distant and less connected. The process of solving a problem can strengthen or
weaken a relationship. Most men are less concerned and do not feel the same as women when
solving a problem.

Men approach problems in a very different manner than women. For most men, solving a
problem presents an opportunity to demonstrate their competence, their strength of resolve, and
their commitment to a relationship. How the problem is solved is not nearly as important as

solving it effectively and in the best possible manner. Men have a tendency to dominate and to
assume authority in a problem solving process. They set aside their feelings provided the
dominance hierarchy was agreed upon in advance and respected. They are often distracted and
do not attend well to the quality of the relationship while solving problems.

Some of the more important differences can be illustrated by observing groups of young teenage
boys and groups of young teenage girls when they attempt to find their way out of a maze. A
group of boys generally establish a hierarchy or chain of command with a leader who emerges on
his own or through demonstrations of ability and power. Boys explore the maze using scouts
while remaining in distant proximity to each other. Groups of girls tend to explore the maze
together as a group without establishing a clear or dominant leader. Relationships tends to be coequal. Girls tend to elicit discussion and employ "collective intelligence" to the task of
discovering a way out. Girls tend to work their way through the maze as a group. Boys tend to
search and explore using structured links and a chain of command.

Thinking

While men and women can reach similar conclusions and make similar decisions, the process
they use can be quit different and in some cases can lead to entirely different outcomes. In
general, men and women consider and process information differently.

Women tend to be intuitive global thinkers. They consider multiple sources of information within
a process that can be described as simultaneous, global in perspective and will view elements in
the task in terms of their interconnectedness. Women come to understand and consider problems
all at once. They take a broad or "collective" perspective, and they view elements in a task as
interconnected and interdependent. Women are prone to become overwhelmed with complexities
that "exist", or may exist, and may have difficulty separating their personal experience from
problems.

Men tend to focus on one problem at a time or a limited number of problems at a time. They
have an enhanced ability to separate themselves from problems and minimize the complexity
that may exist. Men come to understand and consider problems one piece at a time. They take a
linear or sequential perspective, and view elements in a task as less interconnected and more
independent. Men are prone to minimize and fail to appreciate subtleties that can be crucial to
successful solutions. A male may work through a problem repeatedly, talking about the same
thing over and over, rather than trying to address the the problem all at once.

While there are differences in the ways that men and women think, it must be emphasized that
they can and do solve problems in a similar manner. There are no absolutes, only tendencies.

Memory

Women have an enhanced ability to recall memories that have strong emotional components.
They can also recall events or experiences that have similar emotions in common. Women are
very adept at recalling information, events or experiences in which there is a common emotional
theme. Men tend to recall events using strategies that rely on reconstructing the experience in
terms of elements, tasks or activities that took place. Profound experiences that are associated
with competition or physical activities are more easily recalled. There appears to be a structural
and chemical basis for observed memory differences. For instance, the hippocampus, the area in
the brain primarily responsible for memory, reacts differently to testosterone in men and it reacts
differently to changing levels of estrogen and progesterone in women. Women tend to remember
or be reminded of different "emotional memories" and content to some extent as part of their
menstrual cycle.

Sensitivity

There is evidence to suggest that a great deal of the sensitivity that exists within men and women
has a physiological basis. It has been observed that is many cases, women have an enhanced
physical alarm response to danger or threat. Their autonomic and sympathetic systems have a
lower threshold of arousal and greater reactivity than men. In both men and women, higher
levels of testosterone directly affect the aggressive response and behavior centers of the brain.
Increasing estrogen and progesterone in men has a "feminizing" effect. Sexually aggressive
males become less focused on sexual aggressive behavior and content when they are given
female hormones. On the other hand, changing estrogen and progesterone levels in women
during menstrual cycles can produce a "flood" of memories as well as strong emotions.
Increasing or high levels of testosterone can produce an emotional insensitivity, empathic block
and increased indifference to the distress others.

At the heart of sensitivity is our capacity to form, appreciate and maintain relationships that are
rewarding. Even here there are important differences. For men, what demonstrates a solid
relationship is quite different from that of most women. Men feel closer and validated through
shared activities. Such activities include sports, competition, outdoor activities or sexual
activities that are decidedly active and physical. While both men and women can appreciate and
engage in these activities they often have preferential differences. Women, on the other hand,
feel closer and validated through communication, dialogue and intimate sharing of experience,

emotional content and personal perspectives. Many men tend to find such sharing and
involvement uncomfortable, if not, overwhelming.

The Task Of Relationship Facing Men and Women

The task that faces men and women is to learn to accept their differences, avoid taking their
differences as personal attempts to frustrate each other, and to compromise whenever possible.
The idea that one gender can think and feel like the other if they truly loved each is rather absurd.
Sure, a man or women could act in consideration of the others needs, but this would not
necessarily be rewarding and honest. Holding the benefit of another above our own is rewarding.
But from time to time, and more often for most of us, it is important to be our self and to be
accepted, and not to be the source of distress and disappointment in the lives of people we love.

The Role Of Counseling and Therapy

Counseling and therapy can help a couple understand and appreciate each other, and even benefit
from their differences. Understanding these differences intellectually is not enough. A counselor
or therapist can help point out these differences, as they surface, and guide a couple to a greater
level of relationship. Understanding that differences are not intentional and that
misunderstandings are merely the result of expectations that are not realistic can make a huge
difference in a relationship. The differences that can be sensed between a man and women can
deepen their relationship. More importantly, when men seek to understand and appreciate that
which is feminine, they come to a deeper understanding of their self. And when a women seeks
to understand that which is masculine in men, they come to appreciate and understand more
about their own masculinity.

What is your greatest strength?

Where do you shine? What sets you apart from other people up for your position? Theres
no place for modesty here. Emphasize your strengths with all the gusto you can muster. But
remember, while its okay to push the envelope a little, never tell an outright lie. A good
answer might sound something like this:
I have enough experience in the restaurant business that very little can throw me off. Even
when things get crazy, Im able to stay cool and calm, hopefully setting an example for

others. Not that Im any less busy than my coworkers, but I know how to remain focused
and get the job done.

What is your greatest weakness?

Think of this as another opportunity to show off your strengths. With the proper wording, you
can make a fault sound desirable, while at the same time still being an honest answer. This
way you are still showing that youre humble, but not hurting your chances of getting the job.
One answer might be along the lines of:
Its probably true that I am hesitant to ask for help. I feel responsibility for my own work, and
dont like to burden others who have their own set of responsibilities. Its something that Im
trying to work on, because I know its okay and often a good idea to ask a coworker for
help.

What is your favorite part of serving?

Use this question to show your employer that you know your way around a restaurant. Give
an answer that uses some common restaurant terminology. Also, use this question to
highlight why you want to work in a restaurant. This well let your prospective employer know
youre not just there to collect a paycheck. Heres an answer that accomplishes what you
need:
I enjoy the constant challenge. Every day is different. Every shift has a new surprise, and I
enjoy the challenge of handling them. I also like how I improve more with each one. I always
handle a new situation better than the last, and I like the progress Ive made. This also
keeps the job from being boring.

What is your least favorite part of serving?

Fight the urge to say theres nothing you dislike. While this is the perfect answer in theory, in
reality if falls flat because its simply not true. No job is perfect, so pick something that
everyone can relate to. Some part of the restaurant business that nobody likes. That way
you are being completely honest in your answer, but without sounding undesirable. Here is
an answer that any restaurant worker can relate to:

My least favorite part of serving is bad tips. Not every customer will appreciate my service
as much as others. But its not something I can change, and I try not to take it personally. I
cant expect every customer to tip the way I would.

The most common restaurant interview question: why would

you make a good addition to the team?
Where do you fit in? Serving is a team effort, so your prospective employer needs to know
that can work well with others. They also need to know that you can integrate yourself
quickly into your new role. Give an answer that explains how much you value teamwork, and
that you can fit in quickly. Here is an answer that fulfills both criteria:
Im a team player and a quick learner. Each shift I will try to contribute more to help my
coworkers than I ask in return. I think I can still learn a few things from the servers already
here, but also hope that I can contribute a bit as well. I hope that as I improve my own skills,
others will improve theirs as well.
Remember to ask yourself these restaurant interview questions before going into the
interview. Having a reasonable answer for these questions increases your chances of being
hired as a server. If you feel like you would hire yourself, then your prospective employer
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What do you like to do in your free time?

if they are quick to respond about a hobby they

are more likely to be focused on whatever they do

if they have just moved to Flagstaff, they had

better like the outdoors or they may not be
staying too long in Flag
if they dont have much going on they could be
heavy partiers
2.
What drives you to be in the food and
beverage industry?
This is one of my favorites, you get some great
answers
3.
We like to think outside the box and want
servers and staff who can think on their feet.
the $$ question: Besides writing, can you name 5
uses for a pencil?
4.
Why are you leaving your job?
People become very candid when they answer. If
their reason is anything like they just want to make
more money, didnt like the management or had
problems getting along with others, those are red
flags.
5.
What do you love about working in a
restaurant? What do you hate?
The answers are very enlightening about their
attitude, personality and commitment.
I also ask what do they like eating and cooking.
And what scares them the most.
6. This is the book that our application is
based off of: How Would You Move Mount Fuji?
Microsofts Cult of the Puzzle How the
Worlds Smartest Company Selects the Most
Creative Thinkers

Heres an example of one of our application

questions: In a circus, are you the ring leader,
lion tamer, lion or spectator? Why?
I do not believe in interviews and this book explains
why. This book has great insight into the hiring
relationship. It also has a study from some
esteemed University that has broken down why
people like other people and it seems
unexplainable. It is something in the gut that
tells you within the first 5 minutes of meeting
someone whether or not you like this person
(or want to hire this person). I have gone off this
theory ever since I read it. If I love the application
and then I meet you and I get that it feeling you
will be hired. It can work without the application but
then there are more unknowns. So the application
allows me to peak into your brain and see your
problem solving skills, your emotional ties, and what
you value.
I think it is why I like the problem solving questions
so much; the person is telling you something about
himself without being aware of that at all. So these
questions serve 2 purposes, one is demonstrating
their true problem solving skills and also how
creative their mind can be. And two, it shows
some true personality along with
comprehension.
7. Name a time when you had to deal with a
conflict between staff members (i.e. verbal

dispute or two people not getting along) and

how did you manage this dispute?
The answer to this question can give great insight
into what kind of person youll be dealing with and
what style they have.
You could also ask this question in a more direct way.
Give a scenario (maybe a scenario that has actually
happened in the restaurant) and ask how they would
have handled it or how they would handle it if it
happens to them in the near future.
8.
What do you drink? What are your go-to
wines, personally?
The great thing about this question is that it puts
them at ease, and lets them answer without feeling
like there is a right and wrong answer. But, the
answer to this shows me to what extent they are
passionate about food and wine. If their answer is
Cabernet, without much explanation, it suggests
that they do not spend much time learning about
wine and expanding their knowledge. But, if they say
Im a fan of Thai food, so a German Riesling,
especially from Mosel or Nahe, are personal
favorites I gather that their passion for food and
wine doesnt stop when they leave work.

9. How do you garnish a Manhattan? What is

bourbon? What is perfect in a martini order?
I cant tell you the amount of times I have hired an
experienced server, only to find out that their
alcohol knowledge is horrible. I can train them, but
in a full service bar or restaurant, it is so much more
helpful if they come in with the proper knowledge
that every server should have anyway. Asking them
these questions helps me qualify them; are they the
right fit for my restaurant?

10. How much money in comps will we spend

getting you up to speed if we hire you for this
position?
This question is mine, Jennifer Andersons. I have
actually never been asked this, but think it would be
a great question. Every manager knows that s*^%
can hit the fan, especially for the poor new guy. The
poor new guy knows this as well. I believe asking
this question will make the server talk about their
past mistakes, (if they admit to any). It will also
open a gateway for conversation about their past
mistakes; how they handled them and if they
own them, or if they pass the buck and blame
others.

11. If a guest presents you with a coupon

which clearly reads, not valid with any other
offers or discounts and they try to use two
offers, how would you react?
In an industry that is all about saying yes, it is
sometimes difficult to say no. Many professional
servers are very anxious when it comes to defining
policy and thinking of the companys bottom line
rather than their own. Sometimes small conflicts
occur and must be addressed. This question is a
great way to find out how they would react to
this un-common but inevitable scenario.
12. Whats your favorite restaurant dining
memory.
I like this question because an applicants answer
gives me a lot of information on whether or not
theyre a food person or someone who doesnt
necessarily love food but just has a history of waiting
gigs. Either situation is totally okay, but I prefer
people who themselves love dining as opposed to
just eating.
13. These are some questions we have asked
in sit down interviews.

If you were to write your own job description

what would you want to do?

What qualities do you look for in the people

you work with (above you, below you, beside
you)?

What do you feel you should do in this

position but might not enjoy?

What do you feel you should tell us but

hesitate?

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14. How do you gauge the success of a

restaurant?
By seeing their definition of a successful restaurant I
can gain an understanding of their priorities or, at
the very least, see if their mentality is in alignment
with ours. Some people might think a successful
restaurant is one that is a James Beard award winner
while others define success as a strong and
respectful team that provides excellent service on a
regular basis.
15. May I walk you to your car?
One other thing I like to do is have a candidate walk
me out to their car at the end of the interview where
I look to see how well they treat what is likely their
most expensive and important possession. If it is
disgusting, I try to think how they will treat the
things that dont belong to them. This serves as a
fairly accurate barometer.
16. If there is one thing about the restaurant
industry you would change, what would it be?
17. Can you tell me one of your proudest
moments at work?

This question is excellent! It tells me what they

most value in their own abilities, what they see as
important and shows their potential as an employee.
18. What does hospitality mean to you and
how can you show that to our guest?
The first part of this question is easy. Everyone can
answer it. The second part is where people stumble.
Service steps for implementation can be blurry so a
clear answer really shows me something about the
candidate.
19. Have you dined with us? How could our
service improve?
If they have dined with us I get feedback about
the restaurant I run from a servers
perspective, thats pretty powerful. If they
havent dined with us then I assume that we are one
of many restaurants that received their application
and I can ask them questions based on that. If they
havent dined with us then I can still ask about their
last dining experience, what they would have
improved if they had had the power to do so.
20. If I were to ask your past co-workers
which you were best at: guest interaction,
food knowledge, keeping the place clean or
creating a fun work environment, what would
they answer?
All of these attributes (in my own opinion) are
extremely important so there is no right answer.
Sometimes there is a personality/specialty gap in
the team that needs to be filled. If we are having
a problem with the team keeping things clean

and organized, I might be more interested in

the person that thinks their past co-workers
would classify them being super clean.