The bar, tavern, pub, call it what you will, but around the world, these are locations where people go to celebrate, relax, socialize, or drink away their sorrows. On the other end of the counter are the dependable bartenders who pour and mix the drinks, listen to the sob-stories, and deal with the inevitable effects of inebriation.
Bartenders from around the world shared what customer behavior they absolutely abhorred in this online group. We also reached out to the professional bartenders and mixologists at Bad Birdy and award-winning bartender Bob Peters. Bar regulars should make sure to take notes, and be sure to upvote your favorite examples, and comment your own bar stories.
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#26 Telling A Customer You Are Out Of Mint For A Mojito And They Say “No Worries Just Do It Without”
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86points
#35 After Years Of Trying Everything, I Learned To Just Charge Through Them. I Never Thought I’d Say This, But I Miss Them
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71points
#37 I Don’t Understand How People Are Able To Ask That Question With A Straight Face
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65points
While discussing the challenges bartenders face, it's crucial to recognize the societal standards and stereotypes that are often imposed. Bartenders, much like patrons, navigate these unwritten rules and endure prejudices. Such norms extend beyond just customer interactions and include stereotypes about what certain drinks say about a person.
This resonates with the notion that preconceived ideas about drinks still prevail, as explored in this insight into breaking down gendered norms around beverages among cocktails.
