Flattery will get you everywhere, if you know how to do it effectively. When it comes to bartenders, we can be a tricky lot to read, but there are still many ways for you to make our shift as pleasant as possible. From trusting us to make a decent drink to accepting our suggestions, here are seven tips on how to properly compliment a bartender.
1. Admire our shake.
In other words, compliment us on our bartending technique. Bartending is part show, so if you admire how noiselessly we can stir a cocktail or how expertly we can build several drinks at once, let us know. We all like to be noticed for our skills.