We all know how frustrating it can be to get the bartender’s attention on a busy night at a packed bar. You’ve been out to dinner and are having a great night so far. Now all you want to do is get the party going. You’ve all relocated to the bar, and your mission is to wade through the sea of humanity and get everyone served before the social buzz fades and the first of you (usually the guy with a girlfriend at home) peels off with some excuse about having planned an early workout the next morning.
Time is of the essence here. You’re trying to avoid the dreaded buzzkill. But in a crowded bar, the variable at play is your ability to get the bartender’s attention. Bartenders are humans, not droids, so there are some ground rules you need to follow, otherwise you risk being well and truly ignored for 20 minutes. And by the time 20 minutes has elapsed and no one in your group has their drink in hand yet -- well, nice try, but your party just ended.
