1899 The Mixicologist by C F Lawlor

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THE MIXICOEOGIST.

DONTS FOR YOUNG BAR TENDERS.

Don't brin^ yourself into prominence before a crowd at the bar. Be polite and approachable, but let them advance to you. Don't join in anj'conversation,but if it is general you may seem interested. Don't volunteer any opinions unless your patrons express a desire,or at least a will; gness to hear you. Don't express your sentiments 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 talk loud and harshly, but cultivate a smiling countenance and quiet, but firm tone of speech. Don't occupy too much space, but give your col leagues behind the bar a chance. Don't fail to put things in their places,so that you and your coworkers will know where they are when you want them. Don't fail to get pay for all drinks. Don't be in too great a hurry to find out what a party of gentlemen want as they approach the bar. Don't let them feel that you begrudge the space they