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Bartenders share the best ways to get their attention at the bar — and surefire ways you'll get snubbed

Among the many faux pas, don't ever yell, click your fingers — or even wave them. Bartenders hate that.

  • There are right and wrong ways to get a bartenders attention.
  • To figure out just what they are, we asked bartenders from around the world to weigh in.
  • Among the many faux pas, don't ever yell, click your fingers — or even wave them. Bartenders hate that.

Clicking or snapping your fingers at them

"Say excuse me, politely putting your hand up without waving it in the air. Just wait your turn. We see you, I promise. Never snap your fingers."

Yelling at bartenders to get a drink made right away

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Waving your finger

Waving your money

"Have your money or credit card ready to go, but don't wave it around in my face."

Pretty much any waving or weird hand stuff

"I'll take a quick wave if it's packed.I am constantly scanning the bar, and have an order in my head of who to help next.I will do my best to give you acknowledgement to let you know I will be there soon.Any waving after that, it's a little much."

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Using your cell phone while you wait

"Making eye contact is key. K

Reaching over the bar

Using pet names

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"Definitely do not call me honey or sugar. I'll skip over you."

Whistling

"A nice 'excuse me' is always a good way."

Standing too far back

"Get up to the bar so they see you — sometimes they might not, and they're not ignoring you."

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Not knowing what you want

Overall, anything besides patiently waiting your turn is obnoxious

"Wait. Patiently. I'll make eye contact with you when I'm ready to take your order. There is a process to how I serve you and the rest of the bar."

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