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THE MIXICOEOGIST.
DONTS FOR YOUNG BAR
TENDERS.
Don't brin^ yourself into prominence before a
crowd at the bar. Be polite and approachable, but
let them advance to you.
Don't join in anj'conversation,but if it is general
you may seem interested.
Don't volunteer any opinions unless your patrons
express a desire,or at least a will; gness to hear you.
Don't express your sentiments 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 talk loud and
harshly, but cultivate a smiling countenance and
quiet, but firm tone of speech.
Don't occupy too much space, but give your col
leagues behind the bar a chance.
Don't fail to put things in their places,so that you
and your coworkers will know where they are when
you want them.
Don't fail to get pay for all drinks.
Don't be in too great a hurry to find out what a
party of gentlemen want as they approach the bar.
Don't let them feel that you begrudge the space they