as i get more and more comfortable as a grocery store bartender, i am encouraging more "free tastes." the tiny bit of extra effort goes a looooooooong way, with patrons.
i'm also picking-up on which patrons are non-tipping customers, and which patrons are heavy tippers. last night, for example, a wealthy man insisted (all evening) that he would "pay for the whole table" of friends that he was with. i had time, so i brought drinks to the table and cleared-away empties, throughout the night.
his bill was almost $70. mr. generous left zero ($0) as a tip. to me, that's actually a tip (if i ever get the opportunity to serve him again).
it was slow last night, so everyone got to experience more free-tasting than they could have ever expected. most responded well.
the clientele is high-testosterone (some men never smile). i've learned to appreciate the female style of communication, and i might visit the uptown teetah this weekend, since it appears to be more classy.
who knows? the future might bring an upgrade.
notes:
- harris teeter is a good grocery store.
- the great state of north carolina produces a lot of good beer.
- people who drink excessively (in most cases) are not more attractive.
- bartenders should go slow.
- going slow reduces mistakes (like cutting your finger while cleaning-up the bar area).
- the register situation is under control.
- the menu situation it still a work in progress.
- the "100% cleanliness rating" is bullsh--.
- the management is sub-standard, and customer service is well below any acceptable standard.
- most patrons are really cool, and just want to have a little fun.
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