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SERVING LOOKS
Through all of the catcalls, harassment and exploitation, these women continue to thrive in the workforce.
Better looks, better tips
The effect of beauty
Many women often try to gussy themselves up when they go into their service jobs. Why?
This piece explores how make up and looks could lead to better tips, treatment or even an on-the-spot hire during an interview.
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Part I: The Experience
Three women focus on their experience in their respective workplaces. How did they land their job? What's it like to work in a large city like San Francisco?
Rikki White, Elle Figueroa and Wendy Lopez share their stories.
Song: Spring Summer
by: Dustin Wong
From the freemusicarchive.com.
The red effect
Red lipstick has been known to be a sexy, pretty addition to any look. This graphic shows the effect of red lipstick when it comes to racking up tips.
Part II: Cost
Following four characters, Part II transitions into the darker side of the servers lives. This part is able to reveal the real cost this takes on them as women, and the real dangers of working in an industry that chooses you for your looks. This part also introduces Diana Sanchez, an assistant psychology professor.
Song: Cylinder Nine
by: Chris Zabriskie
From the freemusicarchive.com.
The price of beauty
Looking into the price that women pay to take part in conventional beauty standards one can see the bar is set high.
Part III: Tenacity
Part III is called “Tenacity” and focuses on the positive side of wearing makeup and looking presentable when working jobs as servers or bartenders.
Women say that they receive more tips when smiling for guests.
Furthermore, there are perks of being extra flirty to managers, which the women explore.
The same women throughout the piece know that their good looks will completely make the difference when working.
Appearance and the job
This surveys focuses on women and how their appearance plays a big role on there job.