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T HE llllX I COL OG I ST .
OON 'TS FOR YOUNG BAR–
TENDERS.
Don't bring yourself into prominence befo re a
c.rowd at the bar. Be polite and approachable, but
let them advance t o you .
Don't j oin in any conversation , but if it is general
you may seem interested.
Don 't volunteer any opinions un less your patrons
express a desire, or at least a willi .
-~ness
t o h ear you.
Don't express your sen t iments at all
if
at variance
with the majority ,unless very important interests are
at stake.
Don't be too positive about things. You may be
in error.
Don't look fiercely at people, or t alk loud and
harshly, but cultivate a smiling countenance and
quiet, but firm tone of speech .
Don 't occupy too much space, but g ive your col–
leagues behind t he bar a chance.
Don 't fai l t o put things in their places , so that you
and your coworkers will k now where tliey are wh en
you want them.
Don' t fail to get pay for all drinks.
Don't be in t oo great a hurry t o find ou t wh at a
party of gentlemen want as they approach th e bar.
Don't let them feel that you begrudge the space they