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MIXED DRINKS.
awake,quick, graceful, attentive, sympathetic, yet too
smart to be"worked," neither grum nor too talkative,of
neat appearance and well dressed. Heshould be prompt,
keep regular hours, not abuse his health, and should
keep his body clean, his face properly shaved.and his
hair evenly trimmed. That is the kind of material for
a bar clerk who will hold the interests of his employer
in his hands, who will gain and hold trade, and it is the
kind every proprietor wants.
Dress While on Duty.
Some bar clerks wear linen or duck coats, and they
look very neat, but they are stiff, uncomfortable and
hinder the free movement of the body and arms. A
more convenient and appropriate dress is the white
shirt, white vest, white neck tie and white apron—
everything white above the belt even to the white ker
chief for nasal and labial comfort.
Conversation
Should he pure and spotless as this beautiful and imma
culate white linen. Any other course will attract loafers
who will do more talking and make more noise than
their trade is worth. The man behind the bar holds a
very confidential position. Gentlemen are in the habit