Drinking does not only mean swallowing the alcohol. Some rules must be followed in order to drink in the proper manner. If you are thinking of starting to go to bars regularly, you should be very careful about drinks etiquettes. We are going to discuss some of the most common etiquettes thoroughly. Try to remember them while drinking. But you should keep in your mind that following all the etiquettes is not an obligation. You should apply them considering the situation. So, in short, the selection of etiquettes depends on your own choice to some extent.
Polite behaviors
After going to a bar, don’t order the bartender too hastily. You should try to understand whether the bartender is busy or not. Try to observe the way the other customers interact with the bartender. It will help you understand how she really is. Don’t forget that interaction with a bartender is one of the most important drinks etiquette's. No matter how she is, never shout at her. If she is late, be patient and wait for your turn. Don’t whistle or snap fingers to get attention of the bartender. Some people can’t get over such bad habits, and as a result, sometimes they are even insulted. If your behavior is too rude, you even run the risk of getting thrown out of a bar. So you should be very careful about your manners and behavior from the very beginning.
The best way to interact with a bartender is to wait for the right moment. Try to make eye contact with her and order her very politely. But before ordering her, make sure what you really want. If you are with your friends, first ask them what they like to drink. While ordering a bartender, you should never hesitate. That is why making sure what your demands are, is very important. If you hesitate too much, undoubtedly you will make a fool of yourself.
How to start
Starting with cocktails with vodka and then taking wines and beers is usually the best way. As cocktails need the longest time to get prepared, ordering them first is a good idea. Wines and beers don’t need such long time. That is why you can take them later.
Don’t cross your limit
Don’t drink too much. No matter how much confident you are, you should never overindulge. If you cross your limit, you might get into serious troubles later. So, be very careful while taking your drink. If you are with your friends, checking whether or not they are drinking too much is also your duty. While drinking, your friends might say that are completely fine and you should not stop them. But if you think that they have already crossed their limits, stop them anyhow. They will definitely thank you later.
Credit Card
Before going to a bar, make sure that you have your credit card with you. Using credit card is a better way that exchanging cash. You might want to pay a bartender with cash, but don’t forget that for security bartenders might need credit cards.
Tips
You should never forget to tip a bartender. This is another important drink etiquette. If you follow other instructions carefully, and make a mistake at this crucial moment, none of your previous etiquettes will carry any meaning. You should give at least 15% of the total bill as a tip to a bartender. If you want to visit a bar frequently, don’t hesitate to tip 20%. Don’t forget that this extra amount of money will help you make a good impression about yourself on bartenders. If you want to get the best service from a bartender, maintaining a good relationship with her is very important. For this reason, never hesitate to give that extra bit of money, even if it seems unnecessary to you. Making a bartender one of your good friends or at least a good acquaintance is a good idea. Tipping some extra money can be a good way to start a good relationship with a bartender.
Customs of other countries
Every country has its own culture. Even it applies to drinking. If you travel abroad, try to follow the country’s customs. Try to know whether any drinking-custom is followed in the country or not. For an instance, in Muslim countries, drinks are not taken during meals. So, while visiting a Muslim country, you should keep this point in mind. Don’t forget that following the etiquettes of a foreign country is your first and foremost duty as a visitor. Neglecting those etiquettes means disrespecting the country. So, in order to make sure that you are not violating any etiquette of a country, you can read about its common etiquettes before visiting it.
Don’t argue
Last but not the least, never argue with a bartender. Sometimes a bartender might think that you have drunk too much. In such cases, she might suggest you leave the bar. Don’t argue with her even if you are completely fine. Just listen to her and do what she suggests.
Polite behaviors
After going to a bar, don’t order the bartender too hastily. You should try to understand whether the bartender is busy or not. Try to observe the way the other customers interact with the bartender. It will help you understand how she really is. Don’t forget that interaction with a bartender is one of the most important drinks etiquette's. No matter how she is, never shout at her. If she is late, be patient and wait for your turn. Don’t whistle or snap fingers to get attention of the bartender. Some people can’t get over such bad habits, and as a result, sometimes they are even insulted. If your behavior is too rude, you even run the risk of getting thrown out of a bar. So you should be very careful about your manners and behavior from the very beginning.
The best way to interact with a bartender is to wait for the right moment. Try to make eye contact with her and order her very politely. But before ordering her, make sure what you really want. If you are with your friends, first ask them what they like to drink. While ordering a bartender, you should never hesitate. That is why making sure what your demands are, is very important. If you hesitate too much, undoubtedly you will make a fool of yourself.
How to start
Starting with cocktails with vodka and then taking wines and beers is usually the best way. As cocktails need the longest time to get prepared, ordering them first is a good idea. Wines and beers don’t need such long time. That is why you can take them later.
Don’t cross your limit
Don’t drink too much. No matter how much confident you are, you should never overindulge. If you cross your limit, you might get into serious troubles later. So, be very careful while taking your drink. If you are with your friends, checking whether or not they are drinking too much is also your duty. While drinking, your friends might say that are completely fine and you should not stop them. But if you think that they have already crossed their limits, stop them anyhow. They will definitely thank you later.
Credit Card
Before going to a bar, make sure that you have your credit card with you. Using credit card is a better way that exchanging cash. You might want to pay a bartender with cash, but don’t forget that for security bartenders might need credit cards.
Tips
You should never forget to tip a bartender. This is another important drink etiquette. If you follow other instructions carefully, and make a mistake at this crucial moment, none of your previous etiquettes will carry any meaning. You should give at least 15% of the total bill as a tip to a bartender. If you want to visit a bar frequently, don’t hesitate to tip 20%. Don’t forget that this extra amount of money will help you make a good impression about yourself on bartenders. If you want to get the best service from a bartender, maintaining a good relationship with her is very important. For this reason, never hesitate to give that extra bit of money, even if it seems unnecessary to you. Making a bartender one of your good friends or at least a good acquaintance is a good idea. Tipping some extra money can be a good way to start a good relationship with a bartender.
Customs of other countries
Every country has its own culture. Even it applies to drinking. If you travel abroad, try to follow the country’s customs. Try to know whether any drinking-custom is followed in the country or not. For an instance, in Muslim countries, drinks are not taken during meals. So, while visiting a Muslim country, you should keep this point in mind. Don’t forget that following the etiquettes of a foreign country is your first and foremost duty as a visitor. Neglecting those etiquettes means disrespecting the country. So, in order to make sure that you are not violating any etiquette of a country, you can read about its common etiquettes before visiting it.
Don’t argue
Last but not the least, never argue with a bartender. Sometimes a bartender might think that you have drunk too much. In such cases, she might suggest you leave the bar. Don’t argue with her even if you are completely fine. Just listen to her and do what she suggests.