Receptionists must not take exception to occasionally doing tasks that are not in their specific job description. They should not feel that these tasks are below them or feel demeaned if asked to perform them. These might include getting coffee or ordering lunch for clients who are in a meeting. It might even be picking up the boss's dry cleaning, watching his child for an hour in the office, or taking someone to the airport. Sometimes these types of duties are essential to a smoothly running office.