Message 17896 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> I can sum my feeling up about all this quite quickly: yes, of course 
> the barman should ask specifics. However, a customer who cares so 
> much about what they want shouldn't get annoyed at the barman if they 
> don't get it, but didn't ask. 

Ah, but they do.  The key word here is "shouldn't."  It is our job to provide 
what the customer wants without them experiencing a cocktailian snobbery, or 
name calling under one's breath.  ;0)  While it may be your personal peeve, so 
be it, understanding that many customers simply don't know or care about what 
is the correct way to order.

To avoid such is why I always start the list of questions with "Vodka or gin?"


Is it any surprise that national sales figures indicate that vodka still reins 
as the number one spirit being sold/bought?


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