The Hot Waitress Index
The more attractive the waitress, the weaker the economy, goes this theory. In thriving times, attractive women in large cities have the opportunity to earn salaries through modeling, hosting parties, etc. But in a lousy economy, often those opportunities dry up and employers at restaurants hire attractive women to attract more diners. So when the economy starts rebounding, “hot” people will migrate back to better jobs sooner than the “not-so-hot” workers. (Have you checked out your waitress lately?)
