5 Different Types of Bars and How to Experience Them

Everyone has their favorite places that they like to hang out at. If going to the bar is your thing, then it’s worth it to know what you’re getting yourself into before you leave the house so that you can have a great time.

Here’s 5 different types of bars and how to experience them.

1. College Bar

If you’re looking for cheap drinks and a rowdy crowd that’s ready to party, then the college bar is what you’re looking for. College bars are a lot like going to a college house party. Expect that it will be hot and filled to max capacity with a DJ playing the latest hits.

If you want to have a good time here, you have to enjoy beer pong, dancing, and shots. Dress comfortably in jeans. Skip the super nice clothes unless you want your favorite shoes to be covered in grime from the floor by the end of the night.

2. Sports Bar

Sports bars are where all of the action is. At the sports bar, every wall is plastered with giant flat screen TVs, they have food that will give you a heartache, and they have plenty of craft beers on tap. If you want to watch the game but don’t have a huge TV at home, then head over to the sports bar and you’ll feel like you’re right at the stadium.

The best way to enjoy a sports bar is to get there before the game starts so that you can grab a seat. Make sure you can comfortably view all of the TVs in the bar from your seat. Finally, bring plenty of cash so you can keep ordering rounds for your crew to make good on all of those bets. Don’t forget to order some wings, as well.

Pro tip: If you don’t want to start a bar fight, don’t wear gear from the team everybody hates (unless you have a death wish).

3. Dive Bar

If you’re feeling edgy or just really don’t care about what other people think about your drinking habits, then the dive bar is the perfect place for you. Dive bars range from seedy biker gang hangouts to low-budget bars where you can easily find a quick shot of tequila.

If drinking is your game tonight, then the dive bar is calling your name. Don’t worry about the dress code, you’ll fit right in whatever you’ve been wearing all day. Go and strike up a conversation with some randoms and get ready to meet some interesting people.

4. Cigar Bar

If you love to smoke cigars, a cigar bar is a place that you should try at least once. Most cigar bars are just like lounges with dim lighting and comfortable seating. You can order your favorite Bourbon and choose from an extensive selection of fine cigars.

When you go there, you’ll want to dress up a bit. Don’t be afraid to spurge a bit so that you can enjoy the best that they have to offer. It’s also a great way to enjoy a night out with the guys.

5. Irish Pub

Are you looking for a place to complain about your life or tell tall tales to strangers over drinks? The Irish pub is the best place to do this since they’ve literally done it since the Middle Ages in Ireland!

To really enjoy an Irish pub, go there after work to grab a beer. Make sure to order some dinner as Irish pubs usually have excellent Irish-themed home cooked favorites such as Bangers and Mash or Shepherd’s Pie. It’s a pretty relaxed place to enjoy a chat with a stranger or watch a bit of the game.

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5 Things You Can Do for the First Time at a Bar

Making goals in life is important. It’s what makes us become better people. When it comes to going to the bar, your ambitions should be just as lofty.

If you’re looking for a new experience, here are 5 things you can do for the first time at a bar.

1. You’ve Seen Some Things…

Don’t just tell a tall tale about the mysterious creature you saw while fishing. That’s for amateurs. When you’re at the bar, really go all out with a bullshit story and leave your audience hanging on your every word.

Make sure to make it really long, like at least 15 minutes. Then wait for everyone to be amazed and shocked at your crazy life experiences. Accept a free shot from anyone who offers.

2. My Drink’s on Fire, Man!

Where else can you enjoy the rush of arson without getting arrested? A drink that’s on fire is an ultimate experience that you can only enjoy at a bar. From classic tiki cocktails to flaming shots, everyone should order a drink that’s on fire at least once.

But be aware that everyone’s eyes will be on you as soon as your drink arrives. So you’ll have to drink it while they’re still looking at you.

You’ll look even cooler if you can drink it while it’s still on fire. Just be careful not to burn your face off or knock it over.

3. Body Shots

The bar is the only place other than the bedroom where using someone’s body as a plate is acceptable. So take advantage of it.

Enjoy some shots of tequila with someone who is excited about it as you are. Extra bonus points if it is a total stranger.

4. Turn Everyone Into Your Best Friend Instantly

Want to make new friends fast? Let everyone know that their next round is on you. You’ll not only become famous for one night. Suddenly, everyone at the bar will also be your new friend.

There’s really nowhere else can you bond with others by giving them stuff for free without having everyone think that you’re nuts. If you’re feeling lucky, go all out and let them know that they can order the top shelf stuff.

5. Sing Karaoke

Your urge to sing in front of a crowd has been building up inside of you for years. You always wanted to make it big but you never got a shot at fame. Now you can make your debut: at the bar.

It doesn’t matter if you’re terrified of singing in public. We all have our fears. Even if you sound terrible, you should just do it.

So let loose. Going to the bar is all about having fun. Try these new things and watch how your night turns out.

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Millennials Are The Worst Tippers In The US

Americans ages 18-37 also are more in favor of paying more than dropping tips

Millennials are the driving force behind avocado toast and poke bowls. But don’t count on the younger generation to throw in a few extra bucks to the servers delivering those culinary innovations. 

Young adults age 18-37 are much less keen on tipping than their older counterparts. According to a new survey by CreditCards.com, it shows that millennials’ attitudes and behavior on tipping tend to be stingier across the board. 

• Millennials are most likely to stiff servers

Ten percent of Americans ages 18 to 37 say they routinely leave no tip. Nearly one in three leaves less than a 15 percent tip at restaurants. Older adults tip more. 

• Millennials most often select the lowest of preselected tip options

Whether it’s a food truck, coffee shop or after taking an Uber, about one in six millennials say they regularly choose the lowest option. And nearly one in five gives no tip – the highest figures of any age group. 

• Millennials would prefer higher prices and no tipping

Philosophically, young adults are the most likely to say they would prefer to do away with tips and have the service charge included in restaurant food prices. About 27 percent of millennials say they favor that option to the existing system. 

What’s behind the shift in tipping trends seen in millennials? 

“Tipping at sit-down restaurants has always been the standard in the U.S., but that’s not necessarily the case in other countries,” says CreditCards.com senior industry analyst Matt Schulz. “We’re seeing younger adults tipping less, and even showing a greater preference toward eliminating tipping altogether, even if it means paying more on the bill.”

The online survey of 1,000 adults was conducted May 18-20, 2018. See survey methodology.

‘Older people really prefer tipping’

That data might make it seem as though millennials are just cheap, but a more nuanced explanation is that people with more money tend to tip more. And young adults as a whole have lower incomes than people who are further along in their careers. 

“Income predicts tipping,” says Michael Lynn, a tipping expert at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. “Older people really prefer tipping.” 

Lynn says it is difficult to know if tipping in general is becoming more widespread or less common.

Some industries, such as cruise lines, have largely done away with tipping and include service charges in passengers’ bills. But in other areas, such as order-at-the-counter restaurants and with ride-sharing vehicles, tipping is seemingly becoming more widespread. Those who use rewards credit cards to earn points on dining and travel expenses might not mind adding on the recommended tip to their bill. But not everyone believes the current system is fair to employees.

Tipping, Lynn says, is a way of allowing customers to have more control over the experience and to motivate employees to provide good service. It is not a perfect system, and it has been criticized as discriminatory, since studies have shown that young, attractive waitresses earn more in tips.

Would you pay more if there was no tipping?

Tips remain an important component of income in those fields in which it is common. And customers seem to prefer the practice to alternatives such as mandatory charges or higher costs. 

“There are people who want to pay waiters more, but when you say you’re going to pay for it out of higher menu prices, they are not so thrilled,” Lynn says. 

According to the CreditCards.com survey, other demographic groups that are more open to doing away with tipping at restaurants include people with incomes over $75,000 a year (26 percent in favor) and people with college degrees (30 percent in favor).

Overall, just 21 percent favored higher food prices and no tipping. Some restaurants have taken that approach, but others have ended no-tipping experiments after losing customers. 

The Emily Post Institute, which provides etiquette training, says tipping “is one of the most stressful and confusing aspects of etiquette today.” It recommends tipping 15 to 20 percent on the pre-tax total at sit-down restaurants.

The Emily Post Institute also lists 17 other circumstances when tipping is appropriate, including leaving money for hotel housekeepers and giving a few dollars to valets and restroom attendants. 

“Tipping can be tricky and awkward because there’s really no right or wrong answer,” Schulz says. “However, the truth is that many workers rely on tips to generate a large portion of their income. To them, it’s not just about etiquette. It’s about being able to provide for their families and put food on their own tables.”

“WHEN YOU ARE A WAITER, YOU LEARN THAT YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO GET A GOOD TIP OR A BAD TIP.”

Other survey findings: Women are more generous tippers

Other survey findings suggest older Americans and women are bettertippers.

• Older people tend to be more generous tippers.

Nearly 55 percent of seniors age 65 and up said they tip 20 percent or more at restaurants, the highest of any age groups. Just 35 percent of people under 30 reported tipping at that level.

• Women are more generous tippers than men. 

The median tip from women is 20 percent, compared with just 16 percent from men. 

• White restaurant customers reported tipping more than black or Hispanic patrons. 

Just 13 percent of whites said they typically tip less than 15 percent, compared with 48 percent of blacks and 36 percent of Hispanics. 

• Customers in the Northeast and Midwest tend to tip more. 

Diners in the South and West tend to tip less, and Southern customers are most likely of all (7 percent) to stiff servers and wait staff.

• Married people tip more than singles. 

And those with higher incomes and college degrees are bigger tippers.

Those trends are just averages, of course. People who work in restaurants often can’t predict how they will be tipped until the diner pays the bill. 

“When you are a waiter, you learn that you never know when you are going to get a good tip or a bad tip,” says Steve Dublanica, a former waiter and author of “Keep the Change: A Clueless Tipper’s Quest to Become the Guru of the Gratuity.”

Dublanica says you can insult a patron and still receive a nice tip, or you can provide great service and receive nothing. 

Survey methodology

This tipping study was conducted for CreditCards.com by GfK Custom Research North America on its OmniWeb online omnibus. The sample consists of 1,000 completed interviews, weighted to ensure accurate and reliable representation of the total population, 18 years and older and was conducted May 18-20, 2018. The margin of error for total respondents is plus or minus 3 percentage points.

Original Article: https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/worst-tippers-survey.php

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