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HANDLING MONEY IN A RUSH
The getting of money is an important considera
tion, and during the rush hour in a saloon there are
times when many checks are liable to be overlooked.
If a number of drinks arg ordered—one person treat
ing his friends, the correct way is to calculate the
amounts while preparing and serving, so that the
check may be immediately obtained, partly folded,
and placed on the mixing bar until it is ready for
presentation. It is not advisable to present it with
the drinks, because it may be overlooked or put
thoughtlessly in the pocket, which will give a chance
for an argument which might otherwise have been
avoided. Then, besides, there is less likelihood of it
being accidentally pushed off the bar by one of the
drinkers.
The object of folding the check is that it may the
more readily be seen.
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