Comments on: The Top 10 things customers do to annoy Bartenders http://www.agrandioseblog.com/drink/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders Mon, 03 May 2010 05:14:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Big Spender http://www.agrandioseblog.com/drink/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/comment-page-1#comment-724 Big Spender Mon, 03 May 2010 05:14:22 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/08/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/#comment-724 Bartenders who get mad or annoyed with customers who request uncommon ("complicated") drinks need to get over it. Bartending is a job and to get annoyed at someone for ordering what they want is ridiculous. It'd be like a bank teller getting an attitude with someone because they want to deposit multiple checks AND make their monthly mortgage payment. Part of being a bartending is having the knowledge to make a variety of drinks. The only reason a drink may seem complicated is because you are probably unfamiliar with the process. Yes, some drinks take longer than others to prepare and I completely understand the frustration this can create when the bar is busy, but at the same time, how many bartenders on here just said they love their job. I personally get sick of making Jack & Cokes and Long Islands all night; I love when people come up and order something out there in right field. Yeah, you might miss out on a few extra bucks in tips while preparing some atypical drink, but that's the part of the job I love; the challenge of something new. Plus crazy drinks are always good conversation starters. And for all the people out there, who simply don't like making uncommon drinks because they feel they are losing money in the process, tell the customer that you have to charge a little more since it's not a typical drink. Most people are understanding about it, and I tend not to worry about those who aren't. As for customers who think you've made a drink wrong, let them tell you. I don't know a bartender who hasn't made their fair share of mistakes over the years, especially during the busy hours. If they are insistent on a new one, apologizing and making them another may be the course to go. I've received some very high tips from people who wanted me to redo their drinks. Additionally, say you do make a drink wrong (not talking about adding cherries or anything retarded like that), you may want your customer to let you know that you put the wrong thing in your drink because bottles can get mixed up during the rush and it is highly illegal to serve something to someone they did not order. All the people with Bachelors in Business Administration, congrats (not being sarcastic). I got mine years ago and using what I’ve learned from that at the bar has provided me with more success than anything else; such as, "The customer always comes first." (They don't have to be right, but if you aren't trying to please them your business will never be as efficient and effective as it can be) Bartenders who get mad or annoyed with customers who request uncommon (“complicated”) drinks need to get over it. Bartending is a job and to get annoyed at someone for ordering what they want is ridiculous. It’d be like a bank teller getting an attitude with someone because they want to deposit multiple checks AND make their monthly mortgage payment. Part of being a bartending is having the knowledge to make a variety of drinks. The only reason a drink may seem complicated is because you are probably unfamiliar with the process. Yes, some drinks take longer than others to prepare and I completely understand the frustration this can create when the bar is busy, but at the same time, how many bartenders on here just said they love their job. I personally get sick of making Jack & Cokes and Long Islands all night; I love when people come up and order something out there in right field. Yeah, you might miss out on a few extra bucks in tips while preparing some atypical drink, but that’s the part of the job I love; the challenge of something new. Plus crazy drinks are always good conversation starters. And for all the people out there, who simply don’t like making uncommon drinks because they feel they are losing money in the process, tell the customer that you have to charge a little more since it’s not a typical drink. Most people are understanding about it, and I tend not to worry about those who aren’t.

As for customers who think you’ve made a drink wrong, let them tell you. I don’t know a bartender who hasn’t made their fair share of mistakes over the years, especially during the busy hours. If they are insistent on a new one, apologizing and making them another may be the course to go. I’ve received some very high tips from people who wanted me to redo their drinks. Additionally, say you do make a drink wrong (not talking about adding cherries or anything retarded like that), you may want your customer to let you know that you put the wrong thing in your drink because bottles can get mixed up during the rush and it is highly illegal to serve something to someone they did not order.

All the people with Bachelors in Business Administration, congrats (not being sarcastic). I got mine years ago and using what I’ve learned from that at the bar has provided me with more success than anything else; such as, “The customer always comes first.” (They don’t have to be right, but if you aren’t trying to please them your business will never be as efficient and effective as it can be)

]]> By: KT http://www.agrandioseblog.com/drink/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/comment-page-1#comment-716 KT Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:41:08 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/08/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/#comment-716 Every bar is different . . . but one thing remains constant; bartenders, no matter where, have to deal with assholes like johnny poon. Johnny needs to learn to respect others a little more. I respect everyone that comes into the bar until they give me a reason not to, so respect me. If you haven't ever tended before than don't claim that it's easy. I have to act like I like you assholes that come into the bar, that is hard in itself . . . if it wasn't for the nice people I wouldn't be bartending anymore. You are obviously a person who thinks that the world revolves around them . . . you must not be very bright. Every bar is different . . . but one thing remains constant; bartenders, no matter where, have to deal with assholes like johnny poon. Johnny needs to learn to respect others a little more. I respect everyone that comes into the bar until they give me a reason not to, so respect me. If you haven’t ever tended before than don’t claim that it’s easy. I have to act like I like you assholes that come into the bar, that is hard in itself . . . if it wasn’t for the nice people I wouldn’t be bartending anymore. You are obviously a person who thinks that the world revolves around them . . . you must not be very bright.

]]> By: The Carl http://www.agrandioseblog.com/drink/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/comment-page-1#comment-715 The Carl Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:28:13 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/08/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/#comment-715 The biggest beef I can add to an already complex list of complaints is this: Since when is the name of a drink the answer to: How are you this evening? It drives me insane when I approach a patron and inquire about their well being, and the answer is given in the form of a drink name. Bartender: "Hello John, how was your day?" Patron: "Bud Draft and a shot of Jack." We do appreciate good conversation, no matter how brief. At least give us enough respect to hear the question you are being asked. The biggest beef I can add to an already complex list of complaints is this: Since when is the name of a drink the answer to: How are you this evening? It drives me insane when I approach a patron and inquire about their well being, and the answer is given in the form of a drink name. Bartender: “Hello John, how was your day?” Patron: “Bud Draft and a shot of Jack.” We do appreciate good conversation, no matter how brief. At least give us enough respect to hear the question you are being asked.

]]> By: paul http://www.agrandioseblog.com/drink/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/comment-page-1#comment-711 paul Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:02:24 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/08/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/#comment-711 So i look at it this way; Bar tenders are just as human as you or I. They're working a JOB just like any other employed individual. i dont know about everyone else, but when im at work and someone gives me shit i dont exactly respond pleasantly. running a bar may not be rocket science, but anyone willing to put up with an endless rush of drunken morons deserves respect. Put yourself in their shoes and think how you would want to be treated if you were in the same position. Even if the dude/chick is in a pissy mood, be friendly and tip well. you may just brighten their evening. plus they're not dumb, bad customers are easily remembered so think twice before you mouth off. If they fuck up tell them NICELY how you would like the next drink. If you're so bent out of shape by it that you feel the urge to be a dick about it, hold your tongue and walk away. theres always another bar. So i look at it this way;
Bar tenders are just as human as you or I. They’re working a JOB just like any other employed individual. i dont know about everyone else, but when im at work and someone gives me shit i dont exactly respond pleasantly. running a bar may not be rocket science, but anyone willing to put up with an endless rush of drunken morons deserves respect.
Put yourself in their shoes and think how you would want to be treated if you were in the same position. Even if the dude/chick is in a pissy mood, be friendly and tip well. you may just brighten their evening. plus they’re not dumb, bad customers are easily remembered so think twice before you mouth off. If they fuck up tell them NICELY how you would like the next drink. If you’re so bent out of shape by it that you feel the urge to be a dick about it, hold your tongue and walk away. theres always another bar.

]]> By: YOURGOD http://www.agrandioseblog.com/drink/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/comment-page-1#comment-710 YOURGOD Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:40:03 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/08/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/#comment-710 All you people are idiots....The people trying to be "smart" bartenders cant even spell right...The people trying to talk shit about bartenders probably dont tip worth a shit...if i order a jack and coke make it strong and give me some freebies...take care of me ill take care of you..i wanna drink you want tips thats it, fuck the bar because they dont care about any of us All you people are idiots….The people trying to be “smart” bartenders cant even spell right…The people trying to talk shit about bartenders probably dont tip worth a shit…if i order a jack and coke make it strong and give me some freebies…take care of me ill take care of you..i wanna drink you want tips thats it, fuck the bar because they dont care about any of us

]]> By: jon http://www.agrandioseblog.com/drink/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/comment-page-1#comment-581 jon Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:26:58 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/08/the-top-10-things-customers-do-to-annoy-bartenders/#comment-581 Get it together?!!! Not too bright and that is why they are a bartender??!!! Are you fucking serious?!! Look jerk-off. I managed a $10 million/year business and was not happy. I bartend because of 3 things. 1) I enjoy it, 2) I get paid very well, and 3) I enjoy it. I have degrees in business management and was very good at it, as I am at bartending. Unless you can out-tend me (which I know you can't) don't judge me or tell me I am not brilliant. The only thing that I don't like about my job is jackasses that think they are more important than anyone else. Stay home and drink, keep your quarters. Get it together?!!!
Not too bright and that is why they are a bartender??!!!

Are you fucking serious?!!

Look jerk-off. I managed a $10 million/year business and was not happy. I bartend because of 3 things. 1) I enjoy it, 2) I get paid very well, and 3) I enjoy it. I have degrees in business management and was very good at it, as I am at bartending. Unless you can out-tend me (which I know you can’t) don’t judge me or tell me I am not brilliant. The only thing that I don’t like about my job is jackasses that think they are more important than anyone else. Stay home and drink, keep your quarters.

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