DH, I think I pretty much followed the guidelines to a T. The only thing I might have been guilty of doing was leaning in and onto the bar. But I never ever do the waving the money thing, which I feel is degrading and obnoxious.
CG_Ups, if there was a feature to delete all of the comments one regretted posting, I wouldn’t have anything left here. Then again, that would make many people very happy, I’m sure.
1) while sitting at the bar – even if it’s noisy, they can hear everything you say. so complaining about service won’t get you anywhere.
2) let them talk to regulars. i think proper etiquette is give them 5 minutes to wrap up a convo. Regulars are how they make their money during the week, because chances are your ass won’t be back there next Monday alone.
3) Tip well. 2 bucks per beer – 5 bucks for a round of 3 and you’ll eventually get that back.
4) don’t do the awkward lean in between people at the bar and wave your money at them – they can see you standing normally. eye contact is sufficient.
OMG, will this day never end? It’s not even 1! I need a drink. Whose up for cocktails?
DH, I think I pretty much followed the guidelines to a T. The only thing I might have been guilty of doing was leaning in and onto the bar. But I never ever do the waving the money thing, which I feel is degrading and obnoxious.
CG_Ups, if there was a feature to delete all of the comments one regretted posting, I wouldn’t have anything left here. Then again, that would make many people very happy, I’m sure.
DH, I’ll have my notepad on the next gathering so remember to usher me over as you’re doing the bartender hookup thing – the chinaman wants to learn
Biff, we already know you’re Ben Cohen! Stop trying to hide your true identity. JB has you all figured out!
CG ups- I’m presently “self employed” so its ok to guess whom I work for. 🙂
Are we not supposed to give our employer’s name on this site?
Do I now have to refer to my Company as “Rhymes With Meth Bar”?
I like giving all of my personal details on this site and obscuring everything in person, but that’s just me.
All of those are definitely true, dh.
Tips for dealing with bartenders:
1) while sitting at the bar – even if it’s noisy, they can hear everything you say. so complaining about service won’t get you anywhere.
2) let them talk to regulars. i think proper etiquette is give them 5 minutes to wrap up a convo. Regulars are how they make their money during the week, because chances are your ass won’t be back there next Monday alone.
3) Tip well. 2 bucks per beer – 5 bucks for a round of 3 and you’ll eventually get that back.
4) don’t do the awkward lean in between people at the bar and wave your money at them – they can see you standing normally. eye contact is sufficient.
“a little creepy, but that’s just me”
I wouldn’t say you’re creepy, lechacal. Scary and intimidating, but not creepy.
; )