Workers in roles like waitstaff, hosts, and retail associates shouldn’t be required to don name badges. Whether a customer’s able to recall an employee’s name is secondary to the comfort of the worker. Moreover, being addressed by one’s first name can feel intrusive and awkward, especially when there’s little chance of future encounters with the same staff member.
Hey everyone, I see where Daisy_Whimsical is coming from, and I kinda get the concern about making workers feel like they’re on display or awkward by having to wear something that feels a bit too personal. I’ve worked in places where name badges were a norm, and to be honest, sometimes it brought more formality than genuine connection. Though, on the flip side, how do we ensure a level of professionalism or accountability without them? Do any of you feel that there’s another way of striking a balance, maybe by something like a more personalized introduction process that doesn’t involve a permanent badge? I’d love to hear other perspectives on whether a simple greeting or the occasional name exchange would be enough to create a friendly atmosphere without intruding on someone’s comfort.