The Smart Woman's Cheat Sheet: 10 How-To Tricks
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- 1. How to Tie a Necktie
- 2. How to Cut an Onion Without Crying
- 3. How to Get Off the Phone Easily
- 4. How to Run Downhill
- 5. How to Perfect Your Dating Profile
- 6. How to Make the Break in Pool
- 7. How to Start a Barbecue
- 8. How to Monitor Your Heart Rate
- 9. How to Get Served in a Crowded Bar
- 10. How to Pick a Good Wine
9. How to Get Served in a Crowded Bar
Forget about flirting. When it's busy, all a bartender cares about is turnover. Smile and stand patiently with your money out -- one fold only; crumpled bills bog everything down. Don't snap your fingers, wave, or yell, "Hey!" The bartender knows you're there. Once you've been served, stay on your barkeep's good side by tipping at least $1 a drink.
Bonus Tip: There's no magic place to stand, but there are places to avoid: The corner of the bar closest to the door is often busiest, and the service bar at the end is for the waiters and waitresses.
Source: Tom Sisson, manager, New York Bartending School
