From: stanford37b@hotmail.com 
  
 On 7/18/03 2:53 PM, in article bf9fne$c7j$1@reader1.panix.com, "Pierre 
 Jelenc"  wrote: 
  
 > JR  writes: 
 >> when it comes to your every day pub/bar?  If I buy three beers, I'd 
 >> typically leave $2.  Whereas my general rule of thumb is $1 for every shot 
 >> or mixed drink. 
 > 
 > On single, ordinary drinks (not talking about bottles of champagne and the 
 > like) $1 up to $5 or $6, then $2. On buybacks, $2 or $3. 
 > 
 > Never less than $1 per drink, even on a cranberry and soda or diet coke. 
 > 
 > Pierre 
  
  
  
 It takes the bartender longer to pour a beer than to pour a shot so I 
 usually go with the buck per drink no matter what it is - in places that I 
 don't frequent. 
  
 As for your regular hang-out with a bartender you see often, I've learned an 
 important lesson: outrageous over-tipping is well worth it. When the 
 bartender knows s/he's going to get a major tip the service improves 
 dramatically, more free drinks are offered and there's always space at the 
 bar for you. 
  
 -Stan 
  
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