A brief article on how there are visible indicators of the state of the economy that we deal with every day, yet often fail to make the connection.
In this case, more attractive waitresses/waiters. In good times, there is a high demand for these types in sales and marketing. When the economy is not in good shape, these positions suffer the most, thus driving the workforce to other pursuits.
There is a related theory about over-educated cabbies and the speed of return calls from home contractors.
