How to Get Your Drink the Right Way
Ah, the bar. It’s the perfect social setting. It’s the place where you can have either the best or the worst time.
So trying to be slick and all cool-like, you mosey your way to the bar and wait. Hold on, actually, you don’t wait. You pace around nervously trying to get the bartender’s attention.
So you pull something off like this. You hold out your money like you’re important. And, you call out the bartender’s name as if you know each otherbut you don’t.
Doesn’t appear to make any difference, does it? You feel like you’re being flat out ignored. Obviously, you have to wait just like everyone else.
The American Idol-esque karaoke act wasn’t that great either. So you think you can sing? Singing won’t get you your drink, waiting will.
Do you have a dog at home? Yeah, well whistling at the bar doesn’t help matters. Save the whistling for when Fido wanders away from home.
In order to speed up the process, remember that there are certain rules to abide by. “Oh woe is me” never got anybody anywhere. You’re still waiting, and sometimes the wait can be longer than usual.
By the way, trying to impress the cute girl or boy next to you doesn’t necessarily score you points in this situation. Offering them the “go ahead” might backfire. Your place in line just got pushed back a few notches.
So be calm, collective, and above all, patient. The less you cause a scene, the better. Who says that good drinks don’t come to those who wait?
The most important rule is to leave a tip. Especially a tip that’s more than the usual amount. Bartenders will definitely love you for this.
So don’t forget to tip. And put on something hot. Bartenders will notice the attractive people.
Tags: Alcohol, bar, bartending, booze, Drinking, etiquette