As a novice barmaid newly inducted into the world of booze slinging, I've only recently been introduced to the concept of the bar patron's parlance.
By that I mean the same requests and sometimes rather bold statements heard over and over on a nightly basis. Whether they're criticizing the beer selection or refusing responsibility for their actions, they often seem to be reading lines out of the same, lame book.
I've not heard the best of 'em yet so I asked a couple seasoned bartenders around town, who gladly regaled me with some of their favorites:
10) "Can I keep my purse back there?"
9) "What's on tap?" (While looking directly at the tap handles)
8) "I can get a 6-pack at the gas station for that much."
7) "Can you play just this one song from my phone for me, pleeeeeease?"
6) "Can you plug in my phone for me?"
5) "I already paid for that round."
4) "Why don't you have the game on?"
3) "What do you mean you don't have Bud Light?"
2) "Can I get one of those Shafly's [sic]?"
1) "It's ok, I know the owner."
