Bar Etiquette 101
The amount of people that have no bar etiquette amazes me…People come to the bar holding up traffic because they don’t know what they want, asking to taste things, being rude, etc. With 50 other people trying to give me money, that really pissed me off. But I won’t judge, we all weren’t taught how to properly order from the bar, so here is Bar Etiquette 101
First, understand the situation.
The bar area is a tricky dynamic…it’s the place where the guys come to stunt, the ladies come to seduce, loners come to post up, the chicken heads come to hawk, the pimps come to pimp…there is just a lot going on.
Second, know your role.
Who are you and what is your goal? Did you come to the bar just to get a drink? To mack on the ladies? To flirt with the fellas? Are you tryin’ to ball out or just make a new friend? Knowing this will help you decide if the bar is where you need to be. A table, the dance floor or near the women’s bathroom might be better spots for you to accomplish your goal for the night.
Third, Get in and get out.
The bartender is at work to make money. What ever you came to the bar for, get in and get out. Do not make a habit of standing at the bar for hours. You are taking up space, blocking people who want to buy drinks, i.e. tips for the bartender. If you are standing in the way of them making money, you are not going to be on their good side.
Always, be cordial.
Everyone is in the club to have a good time. Even more so, we are all in the same club. So, don’t act like you are better than everyone else. More importantly don’t talk to the bartender and other people who work their as if they are stupid. Chances are, they are college and graduate school students.
So, keep these things in mind when going out and you will have a greater chance at having a great time.