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TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
1. Always be on time for your shift. A few minutes ahead
is generally appreciated.
2. If you open the morning shift, fill all bottles needing it,
except decanters for bitters, syrups, etc., which should be
only ^ full to facilitate dashing.
3. Cleanliness is of prime importance in places where people
eat or drink, not only cleanliness of the place and surround
ings, but of those who are there employed in handling the
food and drink. Therefore, see that you are at all times
clean in person and clothing. No matter what class of
trade you may be serving, 99% of your customers will
enjoy their drinks the more when served by a bar man
who is neat in appearance and clean in fact. White is un
doubtedly the best and most popular color in which to be
dressed behind the bar, as you can tell quicker when your
clothing is dirty, and so can every one else.
4. See that the place is well aired out in the morning and
throughout the day.
5. Keep the place free from house flies and see that the glass
ware, the bar, and all surroundings are as clean as possible.
6. See to it that your milk, eggs, and fruit are always under
refrigeration and away from flies.