Monte Irvin

I was all-state in four sports in New Jersey, but sometimes I couldn't get served at a restaurant two blocks from my high school. There were no job opportunities then... the only thing a black youth could aspire to be was a bellboy or a pullman or an elevator operator, or, maybe, a teacher. There was a time when all we had was black baseball.

American Athlete

Harry Emerson Fosdick

God is not a cosmic bellboy for whom we can press a button to get things.

American Clergyman

The term 'bellboy' specifically refers to a role in the hotel industry.

Hospitality Role

'Bellboy' implies personal service to guests, often involving luggage.

Personal Service

In some cultures, bellboys are tipped for their service, but this is not universal.