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My husband and I tend to frequent certain restaurants. We have one I'd like to mark off the list...all because of the image the owner and her hostesses present.

This place is by no means a fancy place...I wouldn't voluntarily eat there if it was...haha But I do prefer the employees/staff look the part.

The wait staff is dressed in uniforms usually consisting of black pants, white shirts and aprons, with their hair pulled back off their faces - perfect. They are easy to spot and have their mid-driffs covered. There are a few piercings among them - but nothing outrageous.

The hostesses are dressed like teenage girls - actually they are teenage girls - who came directly from a Saturday night out with friends. One in particular always seems to be showing more skin than she covers. They are young - so I understand their psychology of how they should be allowed to dress. But I have an issue seeing someone's bellybutton or thong while I'm trying to eat.

The owner, I think, is the problem. She usually looks like she's been slounging around the house all day and literally got off the couch and came to work. Tonight she was in a pair of tight Capri's, a dirty t-shirt and flip flops. That would be fine if she was working in the back - but she was up front helping seat customers.

I don't get it. I don't understand why the owner of a business that depends on the public's discretion and disposable income to stay in business wouldn't at least pretend and put on a professional front for her clients. At the very least, have the hostesses dress like they have some modesty.

Understand - I really don't care what people wear in the comfort of their own time and space. But, I am becoming annoyed with their lack of respect for my time, space AND MONEY if I CHOOSE to spend any of it in their businesses.

Oh well - I feel better after venting. But, I may have to look for a replacement restaurant for this one.