This insider’s guide clues in the novice waitress on what to expect on the job. The red and white checked tablecloth covering material is a strong visual/tactile introduction to the subject matter. Includes assorted objects associated with waitressing inserted in pockets mounted on pages: hairnet, pocket handkerchief, guest check, name tag, postcard. These items signal what could be a nostalgic look at the profession. Instead there is a combination of homey messages and pragmatic tips. - from The 3 R’s: Readin’, ‘Ritin’, Recession by Karen M. Wirth