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The New Year spirit requires tossing in drinks and, more importantly, holding them well too
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WITH New Year just round the corner party after party is being planned all over town to bring the New Year in grand style with ample supply of bubbly liquids and other heady concoctions.
Drinking is going to be the de rigueur of the hour, helping people shed all inhibitions and unleash the party animal in them. Keeping this in mind, let us examine what constitutes appropriate public behaviour so that you don't embarrass yourself or the company you are in.
First things first; festivities or no festivities, drinking is for adults and not teenagers. Talking about "adults", the concept is not just confined to age. Please remember that people who exhibit loud, obnoxious behaviour because of their inebriated state can be refused entry or asked to leave. The organisers, while wanting everyone to have a fabulous time, do have a responsibility towards the establishment and the relaxed evening of other patrons. Understand what your limits are, so that you don't have to put yourself in that awkward position.
* Bartenders and waiters should be approached in a professional manner. Do not whistle, snap fingers, clap hands, yell "Waiter" or "hey you"! Raising your hand to get their attention is the way to go. If the establishment has given their wait staff nametags, you may call them by name.
* Order the drinks only after you know what you and your party want, the waiters and bartenders are going to be harassed as it is. Orders should be given in a precise manner (What? Small or large? How many?) and not to be changed after you place them. Many establishments do not allow the waiter to return the drink because you changed your mind. Don't argue. Decide beforehand and stay with your order.
* For mixed drinks, order the alcohol first and mixer next. For instance: gin and tonic, vodka and orange juice, etc. For beer drinkers — tap beer is the one from the barrel. It is always the first choice. It is the freshest and purest. Bottled beer is drunk only when the tap has run out. Canned beer — pass it. Cans are for soups and baked beans, not beer.
* Drinking and driving do not mix. If you have come in a group, have a designated driver or, get someone to drop you off or better still, take a cab home. That will be much less expensive than caught driving, drunk.
* When that geek (male or female) you have been avoiding the whole evening starts to look very appealing, it is definitely time for you to go home. There is no confusion over the words, "Last call." It is exactly what it means and does include you too!
Have a pleasant time and a wonderful, prosperous New Year!
CHITRA S. DANGER
(Email: proetique@yahoo.co.in)
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