2008 Woodie Awards
Don't be a bonehead at the bars
Chris Higa
Issue date: 3/3/08 Section: Opinion
In case you missed it, there are too many people who disrespect the bars, the employees and each other because they are inconsiderate and can't handle their liquor. My girlfriend and many friends of mine work for Macomb's bars, so I have seen firsthand how bad it can get, and I have some advice for everyone.
Show a little compassion and be patient with the staff. These people have given up their weekends along with much-needed sleep so you can get loaded and whine about how mean and rude they are. Consider this: how happy would you be if you were 1) a door girl who is freezing to death and has to hear hundreds of complaints about a cover charge, 2) a bouncer who risks being punched when breaking up a fight, or 3) a bartender who has to deal with people screaming and snapping at him or her. Despite what you may think, you're not the only person in the bar, so wait your turn and the bartenders will get to you when they can.
Most people don't have what it takes to work at a bar. Employees are there long before and even longer after everyone else, cleaning up our piss and puke. On weekends, they are just getting home when everyone else has already passed out. Now imagine what they go through on a Wednesday or Thursday when they have to get up for an 8 a.m. class the next day.
Bartenders have no time to chat and even less time to wait around while you get your drink order together. When they get to you, have your order ready. For the big spenders, don't buy 12 drinks for all of your friends - limit it to three or four drinks. But if you do order 20 different shots, there better be a $20 bill left on the bar when you walk away.
Gentlemen, check your 'roid rage along with your coat when you enter the establishment. We are all very impressed that you can kick the ass of everyone at the bar and we know you can, so you don't need to prove it. Also, keep your hands off the ladies. The only thing sober women hate more than a drunk guy hitting on them is one who pinches their butt in the process.
Show a little compassion and be patient with the staff. These people have given up their weekends along with much-needed sleep so you can get loaded and whine about how mean and rude they are. Consider this: how happy would you be if you were 1) a door girl who is freezing to death and has to hear hundreds of complaints about a cover charge, 2) a bouncer who risks being punched when breaking up a fight, or 3) a bartender who has to deal with people screaming and snapping at him or her. Despite what you may think, you're not the only person in the bar, so wait your turn and the bartenders will get to you when they can.
Most people don't have what it takes to work at a bar. Employees are there long before and even longer after everyone else, cleaning up our piss and puke. On weekends, they are just getting home when everyone else has already passed out. Now imagine what they go through on a Wednesday or Thursday when they have to get up for an 8 a.m. class the next day.
Bartenders have no time to chat and even less time to wait around while you get your drink order together. When they get to you, have your order ready. For the big spenders, don't buy 12 drinks for all of your friends - limit it to three or four drinks. But if you do order 20 different shots, there better be a $20 bill left on the bar when you walk away.
Gentlemen, check your 'roid rage along with your coat when you enter the establishment. We are all very impressed that you can kick the ass of everyone at the bar and we know you can, so you don't need to prove it. Also, keep your hands off the ladies. The only thing sober women hate more than a drunk guy hitting on them is one who pinches their butt in the process.
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