A young man who has never had a job finally gets one as a doorman at a nice hotel.
On his first day, he arrives in uniform all nervous and serious. He opens the door, greets guests and visitors with a smile, closes the door behind them. He does everything admirably.
In the afternoon, something weird happens. A single bathroom basin – standing on a short support column, with a hot water tap and a cold water tap and no apparent source of plumbing, appears outside the door.
Nervous, the new doorman approaches his manager. “What shall I do”, he asks, “it’s just standing there.”
The manager looks at him gravely, his eyes stern, but still kind with wisdom.
“Young man, I know this is your first real job, and things may be a bit overwhelming to you. But some things – they’re simpler than they seem.” He nods towards the door.
“You have a responsibility now. Let that sink in.”
