Think you're old enough to hang at the bar?

One may be chronologically old enough to hang out at the bar…….but if one is totally lacking in social awareness, you’re probably not old enough to be hanging with the big dogs.

We had a gathering yesterday afternoon in one of the banquet rooms, It lasted from 3:00 to 6:00. Shortly after that, a group of six, who were all in their early 20’s made their way up to the bar. That’s fine, however……..

If where you choose to stand is blocking the only entrance to the room, you need to be aware of the fact that people need to get through, and you need to move. If a server is coming through with a large tray, loaded to the max, and needs to get by, you need to move out of the way. It is not your God-given right to stand there and obliviously block the aisle. When two customers are trying to get by, so they can sit a the other end of the bar, again, you need to move. A good clue that you are in the way is when everyone who has to pass by says, “Excuse me.” And…..if every time this happens and it appears that you don’t hear or see them, then you’ve either had too much to drink, or you’re a complete moron.

If you feel that every word that comes out of your mouth has to be shouted (so half the room can hear you) again, the same two options apply.

If you start ordering rounds of ridiculously named shots, like a “Screaming Girl Scout” or a “Red Headed Slut” (and I think half the reason you order them is because of the name) you’re really showing your lack of age and inability to hold your alcohol. Sure, you downed them without puking, but you’re quickly becoming a mess and well on your way to being cut off.

The overall mood was festive, some folks from a table were dancing, if you choose to join them, that’s fine, however, it’s rude to stand directly in front of the singer, when others are trying to listen and watch.

If in the course of your overly loud conversation you let an “F Bomb” fly, well, we’re back to the same two options.

So kids, you’re obviously out of your element but chronologically you’re old enough to know better. If you start acting like a twelve year old, you’re gonna get treated that way.