Bartender's biggest pet peeves.

I have worked in a bar for over three years now and don't get me wrong I love it. But sometimes drunk people can be the worst people you will ever meet. Most bars/ clubs follow a standard six steps of service. Here are some the problems most bartender's experience on an average night.

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Welcome.

- That napkin is there for a reason, please, just leave it.

- Theres no need to shout, click or waver your money at us, we can see you.

- If your going to ignore us when we get to you, don't call us back. You missed your turn.

- Don't ask to be next, that's you last on the list.

- If you give up your turn for the attractive female next to you, don't expect to be next.

Order.

- Tell us the whole order in one go, we don't have the memory of a goldfish.

- We love making making cocktails, but please if you order half the menu expect to be at the bar for while.

- "What shots do you do?" everything you see behind us is shotable. Use your eyes.

- "What's your cheapest drink?" The shit stuff.

Preparation. 

- If you don't want ice, please tell us when you order. If it ends up on the bar, you're on our blacklist.

Creation.

-"Is there vodka in this?" No i just thought I'd give you a glass of coke.

-"Thats definitely a double, right?" You just watched me pour it, what do you think?

Presentation.

- Why do drunk people insist on taking their drink before it's finished?!

- Please wait until the drink is made to add your straws. Most bartenders will put them in for you.

- If you spill your drink, your not getting a free one. If we spill it then it's a different story.

Payment.

- Please have your money ready. Everyone else is going to be shooting you dirty looks if you take ten minutes to get your wallet out.

- Why do drunk people insist on putting money on the bar?! You try to pick coins out of the only wet patch of the bar.

- If theres a massive sign saying cash only, it means cash only.

- Unless theres are offers on, No you're not getting any discount.

I could go on forever but it's not all doom and gloom. Working in a bar is one of the best places to work, especially if you are a student trying to support your expensive lifestyle. 

Until next time.

R x