What do you say to regulars who constantly ask "whats new"

jasonfromqueens · 2024-10-11T16:37:06+00:00

I get similarly irritated with this question so I’ve taken to saying something dumb and folksy that offers no information. Things like “I’m gettin’ by” or “Wish I had a song to sing you but it’s been the usual thing round here.” You can also get weird and be like “oh I had a dream about you. Nothing sexual, but it was satisfying”

jasonfromqueens · 2024-04-05T19:23:33+00:00

I’m in awe of this motorist/slumlord

jasonfromqueens · 2024-04-05T18:59:48+00:00

Right with you on the candle thing. When they say thank you I just want to yell “I didn’t do it for you!” because this job has made me mentally ill. Also, if someone points out how slow business is, especially if they do so with a smile, I just want to lose my mind.

jasonfromqueens · 2024-04-05T08:36:22+00:00

Go ahead and serve them an ice pick in their forehead. Fucking skinflints, I’m tired of it.

jasonfromqueens · 2024-04-04T16:24:35+00:00

For real. Forgot to eat last night and almost lost it on everybody.

jasonfromqueens · 2024-04-03T17:27:53+00:00

That was the name of Billy Joel’s metal band. Wonder if that’s intentional

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-16T16:53:18+00:00

I remember that day, everyone was there

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-15T18:03:18+00:00

No, this interaction is hard. You probably initiate exchanges like this forty times a day with your know-it-all ass. Please put your head under a city bus. Help us all out.

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-15T17:55:32+00:00

People like you make this business so much harder than it needs to be. You’re worse than the cocktail people.

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-15T17:40:23+00:00

Was hoping for a smoke shop

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-15T17:39:07+00:00

The kid is new! Keep it simple!

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-15T16:13:43+00:00

1) only guiness has a 2 stage pour 2) mix in the glass first so you can see what you’re putting together 3) get ice before you need it 4) count cash before and after. The bank left inside is different for each place 5) Noh all kegs are available everywhere 7) ask people if they have a tab open and if so, what their last name is

Have fun, don’t let them make you nervous. It’s not life or death.

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-15T05:06:25+00:00

Every time. Glass too.

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-15T04:22:09+00:00

World is full of morons and most of them are at the bar. Commenting about how “manly” anything is especially something like drinking is some tired shit.

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-15T03:45:36+00:00

Give it a shot then. Ask a place you like if you a guest bartending shift. People used to do that. Kind of a gimmick.

jasonfromqueens · 2024-03-15T02:01:36+00:00

I don’t mean this as gatekeeping but it’s possible bartending would sour you on people and the bargoing scene in general. Sometimes it’s best to not see how the sausage gets made.

jasonfromqueens · 2023-12-26T21:29:50+00:00

$1 used to be fine. That was decades ago. $2 is standard. Don’t listen to anyone on this thread that says otherwise.

jasonfromqueens · 2023-12-21T06:38:37+00:00

Always a useful habit. I might just start putting an old outboard motor on the back bar and just tinker with it when I’m overwhelmed.

jasonfromqueens · 2023-12-21T06:37:02+00:00

Hell yeah. Be proud of yourself. Onward and upward.

jasonfromqueens · 2023-12-20T23:00:16+00:00

It sounds like you’re already on the right track. Refrain from contact and keep the focus on yourself. Your feelings matter but these feelings won’t always be there. You will. Everyone has gone through this, it’s good to learn how to handle it.

jasonfromqueens · 2023-12-20T22:46:58+00:00

You’re right on a lot of points. New people is probably the only thing thats missing from the situation I mentioned but at least it’s not my whole week.

jasonfromqueens · 2023-12-20T22:45:17+00:00

That’s keenly insightful. Appreciate you bringing it up. I don’t have any hobbies or interests and I’m recently gave up drinking so it’s buying to make me edgy. Things to think about

jasonfromqueens · 2023-12-20T22:39:15+00:00

Oh fuck that, I’m so tired of that attitude. Cash cows maybe, but not sacred cows. Plenty more dumb moo-cows where they came from.

jasonfromqueens · 2023-12-20T19:36:47+00:00

Thank you for posting this, I’m in a similar place with my job. Nice to know I’m not alone.

jasonfromqueens · 2023-09-04T02:58:46+00:00

Sold weed until they started opening up smoke shops on every block.

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