The Adventures of D.Kwan

Part 1.

Went to Hooters in Lujiazui last night. Every few minutes the waitresses would all do a little dance in unison. (See above video.) They do this at the Hongqiao restaurant also. I don’t think they do this in the US (at least not at the two I’ve been to in the Bay Area), but they should. Men want to be served food by dancing cheerleaders. Would be even better if they sat down and fed you.

Interesting tidbit: I went with a friend and we both look Chinese (you know, slant eyes and all), but we were greeted and served in English. In fact I think all of their waitresses speak English proficiently. Plenty of American franchises in Shanghai but I think Hooters is the only one that tries to remain American. Or maybe Hooters doesn’t get many Chinese customers.

Curious how much a Hooters Girl makes in China? According to their employment page, 3500 to 5000 RMB per month for a full-timer. Roughly the same as what a new grad would make in an office, but probably with more opportunities to meet whities.