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Bar Etiquette, Behaviors to Avoid

Every bartender out there knows that most nights there are a handful of guests who donтЂ™t know how to behave in bars. In all reality, who really gets taught the тЂњcommon bar etiquetteтЂќ once theyтЂ™ve reached the legal drinking age? Nobody does. That is what this article is for. Here are the behaviors you should avoid and the ones you should embrace when you are out at the bars. *Keep your mind open when you first walk into the bar. Examine your surroundings and remember that you are not the only one in the bar. You probably wonтЂ™t be waited on right away because of the crowds of guests and lack of bartenders. What you should do is go up the bar with a credit card or money in your hand, make eye contact with a server, and make sure he knows you are ready to order. Wait your turn respectively. Waving your arms, yelling, or demanding service is considered bad etiquette, even in the stingiest bars. *Expect to pay a lot and know what you are paying for. For example, if you order a Jack and Coke, you are ordering two shots of Jack. Expecting something for nothing is just rude, be sure you come prepared with lots of dough. *If you are ordering food, sit at your bar stool and wait for the menu. You should wait till your bartender returns with a pad and pen rather than shouting out your order to someone who will most likely put in the order wrong. Again, wait your turn and respectfully make it clear that youтЂ™re ready to order. *When a bartender approaches you, be ready with an order. It is extremely rude to continue conversations or to be talking on your cell phone when you are being served. This delays time and makes other guests have to wait for their beers even longer. *When you want a refill simply move your glass close to the edge of the bar so the bartender can see that youтЂ™re ready for more. Bartenders work strictly on visual clues, especially because itтЂ™s a loud, rowdy environment. DonтЂ™t shout out and get angry if they donтЂ™t respond right away. Simply say тЂњIтЂ™m ready for another drink when you get a chance,тЂќ and there will be no harm done. *Never offend a bartender by asking them how much money they make, if they went to school, want to go to school, or when they are getting a тЂњreal job.тЂќ You never know, this could be a second or third job for working professionals, either way itтЂ™s straight up rude. Asking any type of intrusive question is considered bad bar etiquette, no matter what type of bar it is. *Tip accordingly, even if you werenтЂ™t exactly thrilled with the service. 15% is the minimum. However, donтЂ™t go much lower than that, leaving a dollar or less per transaction is actually considered bad behavior. The rules are a little different in bars, when you pay for drinks you tip, end of story. The best way to get around this if you are cheap or broke is to take turns with your friends when buying rounds. Next time you visit the bars take my advice and donтЂ™t behave badly!

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