Bartending 101: Conversation Do's and Don'ts for Bartenders
Here are some bartender do’s and don’ts for a great conversation between you and your customers. Do master the art of small talk – with icebreakers. Some people are just naturally great at creating conversation – and others need to have some icebreakers in their back pocket.
How to Talk to Bartenders Without Annoying Them to Death - Thrillist
May 25, 2017 · Bartenders are more than happy to engage in conversation with a customer—it’s all part of a day’s work, along with shaking up cocktails, pouring out shots, pulling draught beers and generally...
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Jan 20, 2024 · Key Takeaways: Master Small Talk: It’s a great conversation starter and helps you connect with your customers. Go Deeper, But Be Respectful: Show genuine interest and ask deeper questions, but avoid crossing personal boundaries. Make Recommendations: Suggest drinks based on the customer’s preferences.
7 easy ways to start a conversation with a bartender (without …
Oct 29, 2022 · Say hi and smile. Ask their name. Comment on their evening. Get them to recommend their favorites. Compliment them on their skills. Ask them about their bartending experience. Ask them non-work questions. For the bartender: how to make small talk with your guests. The bartender is making your drink… and the silence sets in.
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Aug 5, 2022 · Bartenders with amazing social skills, what's your go-to conversation starters & get-to-know questions that keep guests talking? Also, what are your methods of getting strangers seated at the bar to talk to each other? I'm quite introverted and have worked in mostly service bars where I'm far removed from customers.
13 Things Bartenders Say That Will Get You Ignored At The Bar …
Oct 16, 2024 · 1. You asked them to smile. Halbergman/Getty Images. If there is one universal social faux pas that acts as a switch to turn a whole bar against you, it's asking a service worker to smile more.
How to Make Small Talk Like a Bartender - Thrillist
Apr 2, 2018 · If you’re lost on how to strike up a conversation with a stranger, these bartenders’ opening lines will help you make small talk like a pro.
Bartending And Communication Skills
In this article, we’ll explore how bartending and communication skills go hand-in-hand and how you can use them to your advantage. By understanding the nuances of communication between customer and bartender, you can create an enjoyable atmosphere for both parties.
5 simple, non-creepy conversation starters at a bar
Dec 9, 2022 · Just say hi, damn it. Talk to the bartender. Buy them a drink. Alright, you’re sitting around at a bar, either waiting for a friend or all by yourself. And you notice that someone is right beside you, quietly sipping away at their beer.
22 tips for sweet-talking your guests - DRiNK
May 12, 2016 · 22 tips for sweet-talking your guests. We ask a crowd of the world’s chattiest bartenders for the key to bar-side communication. By Colin Peebles Christensen. Acknowledging the guest with a hello should be the first step, says Ezra Star, manager of Drink, a bartender’s choice bar in Boston. “A simple greeting breaks any sense of fear and ...