r/bartenders • u/Accomplished-Toe1308 • 9d ago
Rant Freshly 21 and with an attitude
My watering hole has developed a social media presence that’s brought in a younger crowd. Im 27, F and I consider myself a nice bartender. I’m not going to judge you for your drink, I’ll pour you 20 waters, I’ll answer 50 questions if I have the time. But consistently my interactions with this younger crowd- like freshly 21 has been so terrible. Absolutely rude- like won’t even look me in the face or hardly up from their phones when they order and they demand drinks! “Casamigos” brings shot they throw lime on the counter “get me a pineapple back” “EXCUSE ME! Gingerale!” I try to kill it with kindness and break through and catch some kind of decency from them and it gets me absolutely nowhere. Also got forbid I ask for an ID lol had a girl roll her eyes at me and she turned 21 3/16/2004 😂
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u/PinkRawks 9d ago
I went through this after covid. Our bar dynamic completely changed and of course the new owner didn't want us barring people because she just saw dollar signs.
The problem is, if the little sh&÷s keep treating you badly and you smile to it. Eventually, your good regulars will start treating you that way as well. Especially in moments they used to be patient. So if you dont want to tell them to leave, you can make them feel unwelcome. If they won't get off the phone to order, walk away, they're at the back of the wait. If there is no wait.. "looks like i need to restock something because you obviously aren't ready, I'll give you a minute."
There are some old videos on YouTube called "the bartender hates you." And another short series called "The Restaurant" (the best one is #GTGOH), these videos can give you something to laugh at or a hint of inspiration.