1895 The Mixicologist by C F Lawlor

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OON 'TS FOR YOUNG BAR– TENDERS. Don't bring yourself into prominence befo re a c.rowd at the bar. Be polite and approachable, but let them advance t o you . Don't j oin in any conversation , but if it is general you may seem interested. Don 't volunteer any opinions un less your patrons express a desire, or at least a willi . -~ness t o h ear you. Don't express your sen t iments at all if at variance with the majority ,unless very important interests are at stake. Don't be too positive about things. You may be in error. Don't look fiercely at people, or t alk loud and harshly, but cultivate a smiling countenance and quiet, but firm tone of speech . Don 't occupy too much space, but g ive your col– leagues behind t he bar a chance. Don 't fai l t o put things in their places , so that you and your coworkers will k now where tliey are wh en you want them. Don' t fail to get pay for all drinks. Don't be in t oo great a hurry t o find ou t wh at a party of gentlemen want as they approach th e bar. Don't let them feel that you begrudge the space they