"What is a 'lesson learned the hard way' that has significantly changed how you approach your life or work with Adarta?" The "Future" Phase:
If you leave a mess (even bagged up), leaving a generous tip for the housekeeping staff the next morning is common courtesy.
I poured the gin into two plastic cups—the ones from the bathroom, wrapped in plastic like sterile secrets. Clink. The first swig burned in a friendly way. The second was a conversation.