Fred's top ten rules for customers
1. DO say hi and make eye contact
Bartenders are actually humans who are trying to be hospitable. Respect that.
2. DO know what you want and have your money ready.
Or your card. Why not start a tab?
3. DO consider tipping for great service.
Tipping isn’t necessary in Australia, but it’s always appreciated and quite often appropriate.
4. DON’T order another bar’s drinks.
“I had this awesome pink drink at another bar” isn’t a real order.
5. DON’T ask to change the A/C, music or lights.
Chances are they’ve actually thought about the ambiance.
6. DO respect the venue.
To a good bartender, their bar is their house.
7. DO look after your mates.
She’s getting hassled by a sleaze bag, he’s totally wasted and slumped in a corner, and you're too worried about your own good time to help. Don’t be that person.
8. DON’T argue.
If you’re refused service, chances are there’s a good reason for it. Be polite and leave quickly.
9. DO know where you are.
Some places are great to get rowdy; other places demand a little decorum.
10. DO hold your liquor.
And if you can’t, stick to the shandies so the rest of us can have a good time.
