I think in just about everywhere in the US it's illegal not to pay you for
worked hours - plus it's a serious insurance issue as well.
As for the bartender not sharing the tips - this is pretty normal, as has been
stated. If he was a really nice guy, sure, he probably could have thrown you a
few dollars - however every dollar he would have paid you would have come
directly from his pocket, and he probably didn't ask to train you in the first
place.
I liken the restaurant/bar biz to high school - pretty clicky at times, and
lot's of attitude, gossip, and intermingling.
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