How to Earn Respect at a New Pub

Tired of dingy bars that only serve light beer on tap?
Had enough of clubs and their ridiculously crowded
couches that happen to be placed in the middle of
the dance floor?
Maybe it's time to explore a new venue, where the
vibe tends to
be more positive and the clientele more
social.
Now would be a good opportunity to begin your pub
career.
But, be warned, this is no casual decision.
Before you choose a pub that you will want to call
your new watering hole, you should first be certain
that it's the right pub for you. Much like any other
business out there, just because it's a pub doesn't
mean that it's a good one.
So, dedicate a day to yourself to check out and
research some pubs around your area, and see which
one seems to fit best.
Once you've got a general idea, the next step is to
consider the importance of a first impression. This
pub will, after all, become your second home.
Now, if you want to be just some background
layabout, so be it. However, if you want to make a
difference and actually be the one to bring some
class to the establishment, then read on.
The following guidelines will bring classiness and
respect to any pub you frequent:
- Suit up. If it's a hot summer day, then vest up.
Ladies, wear a dress that has a single, solid colour.
- Wear a cap or fedora of some sort. If you're
adamantly against wearing a hat, then you can skip
this step, but my nugget of advice is to at least try it
out before you write off the idea.
- Women, wear fancy black or white gloves. Men will
immediately respect you, and the ladies may be a
tad jealous of your style.
- Order a pint of Guinness. If they don't have it on
tap, walk out.
- An alternative to Guinness for those that aren't fans
of beer: Scotch. Or a gin and tonic.
- Look the bartender/waitress in the eye when
ordering a drink. Nothing exudes more confidence
than a patron who knows what he/she likes to drink.
- Don't sit at a table. Find a stool or lean by the bar.
Your body language should be able to portray that
you're open for a conversation.
- When ordering your drinks, open up a tab.
Repeatedly scrambling for your wallet/purse reduces
your mystique.
- Just order one drink at a time. A swarm of drinks in
your area is a class killer.
- Refrain from ordering any food. Being in a suit while
mowing down on chicken wings is like going to a
funeral in shorts: it just isn't respected.
- While sipping your drink, don't lean your head down
too much; try to fixate your eyes on one object. For
example, a ravishing bottle of gin behind the bar. A
wandering eye would make you seem like a person
who's always uncertain.
- During a potential conversation, keep your answers
short (you WILL be asked questions) and your
dialogue assertive. Being boisterous is typically not
welcomed in this situation.
- If you need to head to the gentlemen's (or ladies')
quarters, be sure to finish your drink before you go.
- Turn your cell phone off. You can live without
texting for a few hours.
- Finally, leave a respectable tip for your server at the
end of the night.
Follow these rules and the next time you decide to
make an appearance at the pub, fellow customers
and staff alike will give you the respectful nod that
you have earned.