Why is it that whenever I am at my busiest behind the bar (server tickets printing out of control and standing room only at the bar full of thirsty customers), people will sometimes try to get my attention by uttering, "Whenever you have a moment..."
Whenever I have a moment? Why don't you hop in line behind all the people who have been waiting at the bar before you along with my servers who also need their drinks for their tables. It's not like I'm sitting back here picking my nose. Whenever I have a moment. Sheesh!
Also, screaming "Hey Bartender!" at me will only get you ignored and keep you at the end of the line. Just be patient like everyone else. Don't worry, I know who's next in line and I'm moving just as fast as I can to get to everybody because I want your money too. :)
6 comments:
ohhhh how I remember those days... my favorite is "excuuuusssseeee me?" and then they act surprised if you say "yes?"
i am continually amazed at the number of people who can walk into a crowded situation, bar or otherwise, and believe they are the only person in the, or at least in your world
Glad to see you back
when people yell hey bartender to me, i ALWAYS reply with, Yes customer?
I've agreed with so many of your posts I'm surprised to be taking issue with this one. I can't begin to count the number of times I've gone to the bar for a drink only to have the bartender serve someone who got there after me. This almost always happens when the place is crowded and I'm not sitting at the bar, but rather standing for a drink to take back to my seat or standing spot. Sometimes this happens with my first drink, sometimes after a few. Whatever the situation, this can have only two possible explanations: either the bartender *doesn't* know who got there first, or the bartender skipped me on purpose. I am never, ever an asshole to anyone who touches my food or drink. If I am ordering a drink, that means I have money not only for the drink, but also for an appropriate tip. What, then, am I to make of this situation, and what method would you suggest as an appropriate method to get noticed by an inattentive or recalcitrant bartender?
Anonymous,
I completely agree with you. In a crowded bar, its sometimes downright difficult and near impossible on how to know which customer is truly "next."
My recommendation for anyone in this situation? Have cash in the palm of your hand and make eye contact with the bartender. If the bartender sees the cash, they will know that you are ready to order and wont have to waste time dealing with a credit card.
Also, please make sure that you are truly ready to place your order. Don't grab the bartender's attention only to turn around and ask six of your friends what they want to drink. That will definitely get you skipped over. ;)
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