"Did you hear what that table said?" : occupational folklore at the restaurant, 2004.

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"Did you hear what that table said?" : occupational folklore at the restaurant, 2004.

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Largey studies the occupational folklore that is peculiar to the restaurant industry and analyzes its correlation with the folklore and values of American culture. He finds that much of the occupational folklore in restaurants arises from the high-stress nature of waiting tables. He believes that folkloric storytelling functions as a release in a stressful industry in which the line between employee and customer is clear and often causes conflict. He concludes by suggesting that storytelling and complaining bring unity to a group that is often the target of much complaint and antagonism from its patrons.

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Brigham Young University.

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Plans for the David O. McKay building began in 1952 after an evaluation by the Brigham Young University College of Education concluded that the existing building for the College of Education were no longer meeting the growing needs of the program. Plans were officially announced in February of 1954 with the completion deadline being set for December of the same year. The building was officially dedicated on December 14, 1954 by President and Sister McKay along with members of the First Presidenc...

Largey, Zachary

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Largey attended Brigham Young University. His job as a waiter prompted him to collect folklore from the restaurant industry. From the description of "Did you hear what that table said?" : occupational folklore at the restaurant, 2004. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367544694 ...