On Mon, 20 Nov 1995, Adrienne DeArmas wrote:

> In a message dated 95-11-16 16:03:04 EST, [log in to unmask]
> (Elizabeth Maria Cook) writes:
>
> >Just a word on behalf of those of us who work/will work in museums because
> >we like people, and working with the public (museums are "public"
> >insitutions, right?) So to the list of qualifications that would  transform
> > the fledling lawyer into the uber-Director, I would add an
> >understanding of and respect for the public audience that you will serve.
>
> Good point. As I also work as a waitress, and I satisfy/subject myself to
> working with the public that way, I often look toward the museum as a place
> to get away from people. A difference in perspective and in personality, I
> guess.
>
> - Adrienne
>
Hmm, I hadn't thought of the waitressing angle.  Perhaps waiting tables
in the museum cafeteria should be included in the job description of
the museum director.  :)