This wasn't at all what I expected. I was expecting something like Kitchen Confidential. The author accurately reports what it's like to wait tables, but I kept feeling that she did not trust, or like, us, her readers. She would start to let you in ... and then look away, change the subject. But the book is true, and truest of all is that so many of us are waiting - waiting for our "real" lives to start.

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True stories told by a waitress of 20 some plus years. Very fast read (I read it in less than an afternoon), it can get tedious at times with some of the stories. I guess I was expecting more "juice", less long drawn out autobiographical stories unrelated to the topic at-hand. It seemed to flow, but in a rambling sort of way where you find yourself asking, "Is this story over yet? What is the point? Wrap it up!".

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I never did waitressing but my Mom did for many years. As I read through this I was reminded of so many of the stories my Mom would share of her days waiting. This book is so true; funny but a sad commentary with how it shows people tend to still have the attitude of "you are serving me and I will treat you how I want." But it also shows the possibility of generosity of spirit.

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This book was actually pretty enjoyable. I've never worked in a restaurant, so it was interesting to really learn about what was going on "behind the scenes". The only thing I didn't like was that she tried to use vocabulary that you don't really see much, which came off to me as her trying to prove to everyone that she is more than just a waitress. Besides that, I thought the book was actually really interesting.

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A great book about the inner hilarous workings and confessions of a waitress! Anyone who has ever worked in the service field or waited tables has to read this book!

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A quick, easy read that I enjoyed since I've waitressed in the past. It will give you a good idea of what goes on behind some of the scenes in the food industry, but don't be surprised if you get grossed out once in awhile. Ginsberg does a good job of writing and keeping the story moving along.

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I have never been a waitress but enjoy eating out frequently. Book was great. Had trouble putting it down.

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Having worked as a dishwasher, I believe most of what she has written without question. The cooks (I never worked anywhere that had actual "chefs") had attitude for sure. Two waitresses feuding? Get OUT of the line-of-fire ASAP! I wish she'd addressed my pet peeve of servers who say "I have (a special chianti, prime filet mignon, etc.) tonight ..." It's "we" not "I" but anyway ... I recommend this one. It's as entertaining, and informative, as others have posted. The earring trick was neat to know.

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Quick read - well written

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An engaging and well-written memoir about what it's like to be a waitress. She has worked in many different types of restaurants on both coasts. I throughly enjoyed this book. If you're at all curious about what it's like to be a waitress, I highly recommend this book.

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It was ok,but not to the point to where I could not put it down.

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