1882 Harry Johnson's new and improved bartender's manual (1882)

1. HOW TO ATTEND BAR in regard to tl\e general appearance of the bartender, and how to conduct themselves at all times whei\ on duty, etc., etc. The author of this work has after careful delibera- tion compiled the annexed rules connected with prop- erty managing a saloon, and would suggest the follow- ing instructions in regard to tending a bar, he has endeavored to the best of his ability to state them in a perfectly plain and straight-forward manner, and it must be understood that in tending bar, the business must be carried on in a systematically and proper man- ner, the same as any other business. When serving customers at any time, it is of the highest importance for a bartender to be strictly polite and attentive in all his ways and doings, and especially in his manner of speech, by giving prompt answers to all questions, as far as lay in his power, be cheerful, have a bright and pleasant countenance, and again, it is of very great importance to be of a neat, clean and tidy address, as that will prove more to the interest of the bartender than any other matter; have a j^leasant and cheerful word with everyone, as that will als^ draw considerable, with customers, and prove to the ad- vantage to the bartender serving them. It is also proper that when a party steps up to the bar, it is the bartender's place to set before the cus- tomer a glass of ice water, then in a polite and genteel manner find out what he may desire, and if any mixed drinks should be called for, the barkeeper's duty is, to mix and prepare them above the counter, and let the customer or parties see them, and they should be pre- pared in such a quick and scientific way, as to. draw attraction; and it also must be the bartender's duty to see that the glasses and everything used with the drinks are perfectly clean, und the glasses bright and