The Real Reason we tend bar
Jeffrey Morgenthaler has been in the spotlight lately, doing several interviews, in addition to frequent updates on his blog. He has apparently been doing a little soul-searching, because he recently got honest with his readers about the real reason he tends bar. And honestly, it’s the real reason MOST of us tend bar. Here’s an excerpt:
The thing about bartenders is that we’re all attention whores and egomaniacs and couldn’t care less about much else than ourselves. Sure, some of us will tell you that the craft of the cocktail is the most rewarding thing about being a bartender. Others will tell you that putting on a show and giving people an exciting experience is the best part about working behind a bar.
This is a steaming load of horse shit. The real reason we do what we do is because there’s nothing quite like having someone, four gin-and-tonics deep, sitting at your bar and telling you that you do your job better than anyone else in the whole world.
Jeffrey’s blog is great, so check it out. And don’t forget to read OUR interview with him either!
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