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How to order drinks at the bar properly in NYC

If you’ve ever been to a crowded NYC bar, you know it can be a pain to get the bartender’s attention right away. You face multiple obstacles that you must overcome in a timely manner to avoid starting on the wrong foot and killing the mood right off the bat. First thing you need to do is navigate your way through the crowd in style and and find a spot to post up at the bar. Your body language should be facing the bartender somehow and you should be looking to make eye contact with  him/her. Avoid waving or yelling for attention. Waving at the bartender is disrespectful and they will hate you for it. You will get ignored and when you get your drink, it may be watered down. So avoid that.

Stand at the bar with your money in your hand where the bartender can see it  and try to make eye contact. Once they see you, they will know you are ready to order and they will appreciate and respect you for not disrespecting them by waving or calling them over. Your drinks will be well made and you might just make some new friends in the process.  If you’re in the NYC area and need to know which bars to go to, check out the  "Happy Hours & Haunts" section of this blog. Have fun and remember to always drink responsibly.