Doormen

As the sociologist Peter Bearman points out in his fascinating book, "Doormen," the doorman knows the tenants; he knows their comings and goings; he knows their friends; he knows what kind of food they like; he watches their children grow up; he may gossip to them about other tenants; for tenants he likes, he will break the rules.

Opinion Source: Delivering summaries of editorial and op-ed pieces from major papers by email. 2010

As the sociologist Peter Bearman points out in his fascinating book, "Doormen," the doorman knows the tenants; he knows their comings and goings; he knows their friends; he knows what kind of food they like; he watches their children grow up; he may gossip to them about other tenants; for tenants he likes, he will break the rules.

Opinion Source: Delivering summaries of editorial and op-ed pieces from major papers by email. 2010

Doormen in Missoni kilts at the Hotel Missoni in Edinburgh If you're going to invest in one big piece for the home, it should be an extremely comfortable, well-designed couch; a huge mirror; or a funny-shaped, colorful rug to light up a forgotten corner.

60 Seconds With: Rosita Missoni 2011

Doormen, manicurists and bank tellers seem to be the main targets.

Holiday Rift Guide 2009

Doormen discussed the bad marriages, late night behavior and familial issues of tenants with other tenants in the building.

Stacey Radin: Doorman Disturbia 2009

Doormen, manicurists and bank tellers seem to be the main targets.

Holiday Rift Guide 2009

Doormen building tend to have the most drug trafficking — at least by weight.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Illegal to (Among Other Things) “Be[] at a Location Frequented by Persons Who Use, Possess or Sell Drugs” 2009

Doormen posted outside the pensiones leave their places, chairs tip over in the gutters.

Tours of the Black Clock Steve Erickson 2008

Doormen, people on the subway … in an increasingly casual age, I was sort of stunned by how easily a $99 suit changed the reaction people had.

First Impressions — Meandering Passage 2006

•Doormen, bellhops, and porters: Tip PHP5 to PHP10.

ASIAN BUSINESS CUSTOMS & MANNERS MARY MURRAY BOSROCK 2007