Sounds like you found a gem of a shop. Support them.
IMHO, forget the numbers, just don't forget which way to move the levers to make it harder or easier. It will become instinctive after a while.
Kickstands aren't put on the bike by the manufacturer, they are an extra put on by the bike shop. Yes they do come in handy, but IMHO, they are more of a PIA than anything else.