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Once upon a time, there was a restaurant called “Le Petit Chef”. It was known for its French cuisine and elegant ambiance. The restaurant had a rating system where customers could leave a star rating on their experiences.

One day, a food critic visited Le Petit Chef and wrote a review. The review described the food as decent, but not exceptional. The critic gave the restaurant a rating of 2 1/2 stars out of 5.

The restaurant owner was disappointed with the review and wanted to know how he could improve his restaurant. So, he asked the critic what the rating meant. The critic explained that a 2 1/2-star review meant that the experience was “tepid” – not cold, but not hot either. The food and ambiance were average, not bad, but not memorable either.

From that point on, the restaurant owner made a concerted effort to improve his cuisine and his ambiance, aiming for nothing less than a rave review. And next time the critic returned, Le Petit Chef earned a 4-star rating and a standing ovation for their efforts.