Author: Andrew Wright
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Three Tires Twice
WARNING: This chapter deals extensively with drinking and driving. Thankfully, none of the instances led to death, pain, or emotional suffering. However, those who have suffered the tragic consequences of drinking and driving are advised not to read it. “Shame, and eternal shame, nothing but shame!” -Duke of Bourbon, Henry V Bryon awoke to the sound of the rubber-less wheel rim…
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Calvin’s Party
“I’m not saying bartending made me tired of human beings, I’m just saying I regularly look at the cost of real estate on the remote island of Saint Helena.” -the author It had been a fun night at Calvin’s place. We’d laughed, played games, and everyone had a great time. I’d met nice people, made…
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When My Boss Booted Out the Racist Asshole
As Chad escorted the unruly customer to the door I watched anxiously to see what would happen. Initially, the drunk, obnoxious man complied with my manager’s attempt to eject him from the bar. But as the customer neared the door he turned around, regained his balance, and spoke uncivilized remarks to Chad. Disappointed at this…
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No Host, No Expo, No Dishwasher… and No Manager!
“He came, he saw, he capitulated.” -Winston Churchill Far too often incompetent restaurants get away with every rotten thing under the Sun and maintain a reputation they don’t deserve. They limp along with mediocre food and meh atmosphere so long as the price is right, regulars are loyal (and forgiving), and there’s eye candy to…
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“You Sexually Harassed Me!”
It’s no secret women, especially waitresses, are often treated terribly in the bar industry. I’ve already mentioned the rampant level of sexual harassment. Most put up with it due to several reasons. The most obvious is to avoid conflict and given men tend to be larger and stronger this is unsurprising. Many waitresses also assume…