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air-tight, so that the goods will not become dry.
Where there is a very small, improperly arranged
cigar-case, a large-sized sponge, saturated with water,
will be sufficient to give proper moisture to the cigars.
But, as a rule, in large establishments the cigar-stands
are entirely separated from the cafe or bar, and are
generally rented out to a second party, this method
being usually very satisfactory and saving much
trouble.
When the proprietor expects to sell a large amount
of cigars, it requires the sole attention of one man to
keep the case in order, wait on customers, study their
desires and wants, and, by striving to please, recom
mending certain brands, etc., a large income can be
derived daily from the sale of cigars, by an earnest,
energetic, polite salesman.
56. LAST BUT NOT LEAST.
I can not avoid, very well, offering a few more re
marks regarding the conduct and appearance of the
bartender, although I have touched upon the subject
quite frequently in this book. I wish to impress on
the mind of each man behind the bar, that he should
look and act as neatly as possible. Bartenders should
not, as some have done, have a tooth-pick in their
mouth, clean their finger-nails while on duty, smoke,
spit on the floor, or have other disgusting habits. If
it can be avoided, they should not eat their meals
behind the bar. There are other places where these
things can be done, and where they will not be objec
tionable features for the patrons of a place. After
leaving a toilet-room a bartender should wash his
hands, which, at all times, should be as clean and dry
as possible. The swaggering air some bartenders have,
and bv which they think they impress the customers
with their importance, should be studiously avoided.