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"whom was that last round on?" or something to that
effect; or speak in an undertone to the gentleman who
ordered drinks,but do it with a serene countenance and
without attracting attention. That is better than call
ing him aside conspicuously.
Don't let the time be too long between drinks and
pay. It may lead to disputation.
Don't use a wet glass if there is a dry one back of
the bar.
Don't work with great hurry and confusion as
though yon were not equal to the occasion.
Don't make your customers nervous by unsteady
and jerky movementstoward them,but place the drinks
before them quietly and gracefully and don't forget to
give the change to the gentleman who ordered.
Don't have too many friends coming around to see
you unless they do some business occasionally. They
will reflect monotony from the mirror instead of giving
smile for smile.
Don't fail to read the newspapersand keep informed
on the topics of the day.
Don't fail to know your own city and State and
people so that you may answer questions.
Don't drink every time a customer asks you,but