Make sure you do not walk faster than your customers. Walk slightly ahead of them, carrying menus and silverware to the table where you want them to sit. Ask if the table is okay before the customers sit down. Most customers expect to wait at least 10 minutes to be seated at a restaurant, especially if they didn’t have a reservation. If your guests have waited much longer than that, offer a sincere apology as you show them to their table. Ask management if it’s okay to comp them a free drink or appetizer (but don’t offer it to the guests until you get permission). If the restaurant is slow, try to seat guests at a table that’s not directly next to another full table. Of course, if the restaurant is very busy, guests will have to sit near other diners, but try to make sure all of your guests have enough space to be comfortable. By seating guests in rotating sections, you’ll help ensure that all of your servers are able to make money for the night. Rotating stations will also help keep servers from becoming overwhelmed by getting several tables at the same time. You never want to throw all of the menus down on a table, as this seems rude and dismissive. Instead, carefully lay a menu and silverware at each place setting, and make sure your guests are seated before you leave the table. Be prepared to get water or other small items for guests. If they request more than that, politely let them know that their server will be right with them. You’re the last person guests will have contact with, so offer a friendly farewell to guests as they walk out the door. This will help them leave feeling like they had a pleasant dining experience.

Summary: Show your guests to their table. Apologize to your customers if they have had to wait long. Make sure your guests are seated comfortably. Rotate stations. Place a menu and silverware for each guest at their place setting. Speak to guests as they leave.


Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to separate a thin strand of hair from the middle section. Pull it taut so that it is perpendicular to your head. Select a strand that is no larger than the diameter of the perm rod you plan to use, since packing too much hair onto a rod can result in limp curls. You can start at your front hairline or at the back of your crown. If you did the latter, you’ll have to go back and do the front once you reach your nape. Place an end paper against the hair strand, so that half of it is hanging off the side. Fold the excess paper under the hair strand so that it's sandwiched inside. Next, slide the end paper towards the bottom of the hair section. It would be a good idea to fold some end papers in half ahead of time. This way, you can just slide it over the edge of the hair strand, then pull it down. Place the end of the hair strand on top of a curling rod. Wrap the hair around the curling rod until you reach your scalp, then close the rod.  Choose a rod size that’s appropriate for the curl size you want. Remember: the larger the rod, the larger and looser the curl. Roll the rod downward, away from your forehead and towards your nape. If you started from the back of your crown, work your way down to your nape first, then go back and do the front section. If you started from your hairline, just work your way down to your nape. Make sure that all of the hair from the middle section goes into the rod. Choose a side to start with, and unravel the run. Create a vertical part, somewhere behind your ear, and wrap the front section of hair into a bun. Apply more rods horizontally in a vertical column, then do the front section of hair (the one that’s in front of your ears).  The ends of the rods need to be touching each other--including the side-back section and the middle section. Start applying the rods at the top of the side section, right under the middle section, and finish at your hairline. At this point, your hair may start to dry as you work with it. If that happens, simply mist it with water. This will make it easier to wrap around the rod. This is very important, as you’ll need some sort of barrier between your skin and the perm solution. Purchase a strip of cotton batting from an online or local beauty supply store, then wrap it around your hairline, tucking it under the edges of the rods. The cotton batting is not fabric. It looks like a long cotton ball. It’s similar to what you’d find at a nail salon.

Summary: Take a thin strand of hair from the middle section. Fold an end paper around the end of the hair strand. Wrap the hair strand around a curling rod. Repeat the process for the entire middle section. Apply 2 columns of rods to each side section. Wrap a cotton strip around your hairline, tucking it under the rods.


Apply the sunscreen to your face and body 15 minutes before going outside. Reapply after 2 hours of sun exposure. To provide extra protection against the sun, wear a hat with a brim. Avoid spending too much time outside between 10 am and 3 pm, when the sun is the brightest. Moisturizing is essential to keep skin firm and smooth as you age. Put on a cream or gel every morning and night after you wash your face. Look for moisturizing ingredients, such as:  Aloe vera  Hyaluronic acid  Soy protein  Vitamin C  Vitamin E  Vitamin A You do not need to moisturize your body as often as your face, but it will keep the skin around your stomach, arms, legs, buttocks, and back tight and smooth. Look for lotions with Vitamins A, B5, C, or E.  Oils and butters, like avocado oil or shea butter, are also great ingredients for your skin. The best time to put on body lotion is right after a shower because hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils. Apply the lotion over your arms, stomach, legs, and back while your skin is still slightly damp. Some facial exercises may be able to prevent sagging skin around your face. Do these exercises every day after you have applied moisturizer. The moisturizer will prevent you from pulling or tugging your skin.  To exercise your jaw, smile without moving your cheeks. Hold it for a few seconds, then release. Do this 10 times. Once you get good at it, you can try just smiling with one side of your mouth. To massage your cheeks, smile as broadly as you can. Then place your fingers on the tops of your cheekbones. Push down for 10 seconds before releasing. Do this 5 times. To prevent neck wattle, hold your neck straight and lean back your head as far as it will go. Once you are in this position, try placing your lower lip over your upper lip. Or, say the letters “O” or “E.” Hold this for 10 seconds. Repeat once a day.
Summary: Wear sunscreen with at least 30 SPF every day. Apply a moisturizer to your face and neck twice a day. Massage body lotion into the rest of your body daily. Do facial exercises to reduce jowls.