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Subject: Re: What it takes...
From: Tina
Posted: Tue Sep 19. 2000, 11:41 UTC
Followup to: "Re: What it takes..."  by TQnGJ  (Tue Sep 19. 2000, 09:25 UTC)
>  > Just want some opinions:  What do you think it takes to be a 
>  > bartender?  Is it possible for a rather attractive girl who is a 
>  > people person, however not 110 lbs., to make good money?
>  
> What it takes to be a bartender? An extensive knowledge of your 
> product-what it is, how to serve it, what to mix it with, who to 
> serve it to;a lively demeanour;ability to communicate with a wide 
> variety of people and a sensitivity to their needs,likes and 
> dislikes. I'm not entirely sure what you're trying to ask, I think i 
> get the picture, but to be honest, if you've got the skills it's not 
> going to matter about not being 110lbs. Similarly, it doesn't matter 
> what you weigh/look like-if you're terrible at your job then the 
> money will dry up. OK, I accept that appearance will to some extent 
> draw cash from the foaming at the mouth, crotch grabbing jock straps, 
> but to be honest who wants their money given all the resultant (and 
> unwarranted) attention that it cedes. Work hard, always try to learn 
> one thing (at least) per shift and remember that just like bottles, 
> people come in all shapes and sizes.
> laters,
> TQnGJ

Sounds like you have extensive experience.  Thanks for the info!!  I just hope 
I'm making the right decision by going to bartending school.  It doesn't seem 
like there are many jobs available in my area, and I need something to give me 
extra money while I'm in a school.  We'll see!!


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