WasabiKing
Member
This one is for all you folks who don't party all year until New Year's Eve. I absolutely hate you people, but, as a sign of goodwill for my fellow man, I am sharing Wasabi's greatest secrets at the bar. This will prevent you from getting wasted too early, get punched out by bouncers, and keep the night memorable.
1. Please do not complain at the bar staff because they are ignoring your orders. The absolute last thing a bartender wants to do is pass over free money. On nights like this, bars will go 3 Deep (3 rows deep full of people), and what's frustrating to the bartender is that s/he can't mix drinks fast enough to make money. Wait, be patient, don't go shifting around, and the bartender will appreciate your patience. Be nice, cordial, and they'll take care of you.
2. Have your poison ready. If you don't know what you want to drink, don't head up to the bar, you're taking away time from someone else who knows their drink.
3. Take care of the bar staff. Tipping definitely goes a long way. Depending on the place, event, and mixing talent, I'll drop $3-$5 on my first drink. They will remember your tip, and don't be surprised if you happen to be chosen ahead of everyone. But you don't have to do this, and don't expect special treatment if you don't get it. Be genuine.
4. Since you only go out once a year, take it easy. Enjoy yourself, don't go drinking like a maniac and then pass out by 10:30PM. Relax, and who knows, you just might find your first date of 2005.
5. Everyone makes the mad dash at Last Call. Find out when the place closes, and make sure you get your shots or drink a good hour before... if you're driving, best to quit 2 hours before, and get lots of water.
Have fun, be safe, party hard. I'll be avoiding all you people and will be spending time alone with that special someone, Jack and Coke, in the comfort of my home. Now, I guess I'll post my hangover solutions some time during the next day.
1. Please do not complain at the bar staff because they are ignoring your orders. The absolute last thing a bartender wants to do is pass over free money. On nights like this, bars will go 3 Deep (3 rows deep full of people), and what's frustrating to the bartender is that s/he can't mix drinks fast enough to make money. Wait, be patient, don't go shifting around, and the bartender will appreciate your patience. Be nice, cordial, and they'll take care of you.
2. Have your poison ready. If you don't know what you want to drink, don't head up to the bar, you're taking away time from someone else who knows their drink.
3. Take care of the bar staff. Tipping definitely goes a long way. Depending on the place, event, and mixing talent, I'll drop $3-$5 on my first drink. They will remember your tip, and don't be surprised if you happen to be chosen ahead of everyone. But you don't have to do this, and don't expect special treatment if you don't get it. Be genuine.
4. Since you only go out once a year, take it easy. Enjoy yourself, don't go drinking like a maniac and then pass out by 10:30PM. Relax, and who knows, you just might find your first date of 2005.
5. Everyone makes the mad dash at Last Call. Find out when the place closes, and make sure you get your shots or drink a good hour before... if you're driving, best to quit 2 hours before, and get lots of water.
Have fun, be safe, party hard. I'll be avoiding all you people and will be spending time alone with that special someone, Jack and Coke, in the comfort of my home. Now, I guess I'll post my hangover solutions some time during the next day.
