r/Bar • u/leglump • Mar 25 '23
I need some advice
So theres a bar I frequent, I lost my job, shared it with the bartenders. I stopped showing up as much and tipping less (aka what normal passer by's tip, $2 per drink), to my knowledge I dont have a bad reputation and have never been kicked out. I got a job offer today, so to celebrate I went to the normal spot. What I noticed is that suddenly whenever I ask for my first drink the bartender (whoever it may be) tells me "were out" or "we dont have that anymore".....at first okay whatever but its happened a few times now and im noticing the pattern. What does it mean?
I have always been known to tip well but due to the recent loss my over all consumption is down. I have never been kicked out and to my knowledge am a good customer. One time, since i lost my job, they immediately took my normal tipping rate ($5 per beer or cheap wisky) right off the top.
What is going on? Have I done something wrong? what should I do to stop being denied the 1st drink request and having to go with the bartenders suggestion (typically parrallell to my request)?