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Ways NOT to get served by a bartender
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Tags: bars, drinks, how-to, bartender
Bartending is a lot harder than it looks. In a crowded, busy place, it requires agility, good reflexes, an amazing memory, and the ability to be "on" even when you are having a crappy day. Patrons definitely fall into two camps: those that are a pleasure to serve, and those that are not. Hopefully, this list will keep you from becoming one of the latter.
| | Do not whistle at the bartender. I am not your dog. |
| | Do not call out or otherwise yell at the bartender. My name is not "Oi, you!" |
| | Do not wave a $20 bill at the bartender. I have seen those before and they are nothing special. |
| | Do not, once the bartender gets to you, immediately turn to your crew and ask them what they want. Know this information BEFORE the bartender gets to you. I see this, I will move on to someone else. Every time. |
| | Do not ask the bartender if what they make is good. What? I am going to tell you I make a horrible martini? |
| | Do not keep adding drinks to your order after the bartender brings over your first one or two. Try to give the order all at once. You might get served this time, but when it comes to getting served again, you will be at the end of the line. |
| | Do not charge a single beer to your credit card. Keep the tab open or carry some cash. Credit card transactions take time and disrupt the flow of a crowded bar. |
| | Do not forget to tip. You don't and you will suddenly turn invisible and I can't serve someone that I can't see. |
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