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Three Bartending Tricks That Guarantee More Tips

So, you want to be like Tom Cruise inblaring and everyone's having a great time.
Cocktail? No, you don't have to join a cult.But when they want to hydrate, they're coming
What you do need to do is learn how to getto you. To make sure you're the hot
people to hand over tips when you hand thembartender in the middle of the action, you
their drinks -- after all, you're not livingwant to focus on noticing everyone who needs
on your hourly wage. But what do people wanta drink. Make sure everyone gets what they
from you, besides alcohol? That's thewant, but make sure you take time to talk to
question. To make sure you're the bartenderthe VIPs and the attractive guests. This is
that everyone knows by name, you need togoing to make you seem all the more
learn the drinks and then learn how peopleattractive yourself and it will encourage top
think.notch patrons to frequent the bar. It sounds
snobby, but ask any club owner if it works
Ask  the  Right  Questionsand  they'll  just  smile.
Sure, it's a stereotype that all bartendersFreebies  Make  a  Difference
do is mix drinks and listen to everyone's
problems, but it's also true to a certainIf you can, and the boss isn't looking, make
extent. The more time you take to listen tosure to hand over some freebies whenever you
someone's boo hooing, the more money you'llget the chance. This might be an extra shot
probably make as a tip. All you need to door maybe just a heavier drink for a client or
is make sure you ask if someone's okay iftwo. Not only are you going to pocket the
they're drinking alone. That usually getstips, but this is a client who's going to
the person started talking or at least awarekeep coming back for more. Try giving out
that you noticed they were looking down.small things like pretzels and chips too or
Don't get too personal when you talk to them,maybe sodas to those who aren't drinking.
but just get them to keep talking. ThisThese are cheap little freebies, but they'll
tactic works best when you're in a smalleradd  up  in  tips  you  see  in  your  jar.
bar setting, rather than a loud club because
in that smaller joint, you can actually hearBeing a bartender is about more than just the
what  they  say.bar supplies. It's about being a person that
people not only wish they could be, but
Notice  Everyone,  But  Only  Talk  to  Somesomeone who -- from a distance -- makes their
night something special.
When you're in a hopping club, the music is



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