Tuesday, July 25, 2006


Drop the Attitude

I know, I know, you probably think I'm going to go on some typical bartender rant about how customers drive me nuts from time to time, but you're wrong. This particular advice is directed at myself and any other person who works in the 'service' industry. Let's say you're about to head out the door for work and your boyfriend stops by to let you know that he's decided you're better off as 'just friends'. Before you have time to even react you have to jump in the car, get to work and suddenly be around a few hundred people looking to have a good time out for the night. I have seen this happen one of three ways: 1. the jilted person is nasty as hell to anyone and everyone 2. they get blasted shit-faced drunk 3. or they disappear for half the night in the bathroom room sobbing to their friends on the phone.

Let's say I've had some experience in this arena (not exactly, but close enough) and the bottom line is it's NOT the customer's problem you're having personal issues. It may be their one night a week to blow off steam and it's not their fault you got dumped. So, suck it up, do your job, and no one says you have to smile like a cheerleader, but don't let the whole world in on your life. If you really need to, have a good stiff drink, but don't drink and cry: Tokyo Tea: 1 prt vodka, 1 prt gin, 1 prt rum, 1 tequila, 1 prt triple sec, 1 prt sour mix, 1 prt Midori.

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