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Reed McClintock V.I.P. 772 Posts |
I feel, in my opinion, for those who work or busk at bars, that it is rude to not accept a drink from someone who offers as payment for the entertainment just received
1. It makes them feel they are a bad person for drinking 2. Might make them think that you are more superior 3. They have learned to like you as a new friend and this is how they like to express friendship, this is a very deep tribal thing which lends itself to a whole topic on it's own. I believe if you can have a bartender pour you water that looks like a cocktail and put the money in a glass you will make out like a bandit. Always order whatever the person is drinking, Aristotle once wrote "like is like" I will say it one more time "LIKE IS LIKE" This single handedly is the best advice I have ever gotten from a book, think about it, you too will realize the meaning of this, absolutely diabolical. |
Paul S New user Scotland UK 100 Posts |
Sounds like a very good idea. But say they are drinking pints of lager, and have offered you the same. I suppose you could get a low or non-alcohol substitute, which would look the business, but wouldn't have an adverse effect on your skills. But would that necessarily be any cheaper, thus leaving you with a financial tip? Just wondering.
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thelastdoctor New user Dayton Ohio/USA 70 Posts |
Good points all. I have a friend, and I've started doing this, that politely thanks the person and says that in lieu of the drink they could give him something to show their appreciation by telling the management how much they enjoyed the entertainment and it won't cost them anything but a little time.
They do, and more often than not they also tip. The Last Doctor :stout:
The Last Doctor
?who?:stout: I’m always looking for the perfect pint or sugar free Jelly Babies... |
N14 New user Netherlands 78 Posts |
I agree in accepting the offered drink.
But it shouldn't be a problem refusing an alcoholic drink. I doubt it that the person who offers you the drink will drink alcohol when he's at work. So why should you? You can joke and tell them that if you would drink you might start to see double and wouldn't know which coin to use to do the tricks. |
Reed McClintock V.I.P. 772 Posts |
Please understand, when I say accept the drink, I mean you probably should not drink. That's why I said to have the bartender set up a jar for the money accepted by the customer paying for your drink, and have them pour you a beverage non-alchoholic.
We all work different venues. In my particular space I can casually talk with customers, and do some tricks and move along. I don't spend time sitting down with them drinking. Most of the time I will say to them, you know I would love to have a drink waiting for me when I take a break, if they have offered to buy me a drink, usually this makes them feel good also, simply because they can relate, when they are working it's nice to get off work and relax a little bit. Plus I get out of having to sit down and drink with them. |
N14 New user Netherlands 78 Posts |
I do understand,
It just seemed you're pretending to take an alcoholic drink just to please the person who offers and to gain a little money. But whatever, if you would ever drop over in the Netherlands than we should meet so I can buy you a drink. With or without alcohol. |
Reed McClintock V.I.P. 772 Posts |
I am down with that, that would be awsome. Thank you for the offer, I will take you up on it.
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Mark the Balloon Guy New user Tampa Bay Florida 27 Posts |
Many bars use a chip method for drinks. They keep some wooden nickels or poker chips behind the bar.
You could have a glass visible and someone offers a drink say I would love one after work. Have the bartender charge them for your regular and toss the chip into the glass. Cash your chips in at the end of the night.
Mark Byrne
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Reed McClintock V.I.P. 772 Posts |
There you go, that's a good tip, no pun intended.
I would do a muscle pass with their chip, only, because wooden chips you can shoot like three feet high. Very impressive. Say; "That only works once. wanna see it again?" They give you another chip. Two drinks in a second... now you are makin bank. |
Sir T Special user 535 Posts |
Hello Reed,
I have two comments, I think your Military background is showing a bit, as it was never acceptable to refuse a drink (unless 8 hours prior to arming) and I agree with you and a lot of the comments 100%. I am learning a lot from your postings, as a new coin man myself. Thanks for the insight Kevin |
Reed McClintock V.I.P. 772 Posts |
Your welcome very much, I am making this stuff up as I go along, lol no, I am not.
I am glad you are starting to do more coin magic. It's always good when we win someone to the coin side. |
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