20 Things Only Bartenders Will Understand

By Brydie Lee Kennedy /

8. "Surprise Me!"

You: What can I get you? Them: You know what, surprise me! You: (taking a deep breath) OK...well, what sort of thing do you like? Them: All sorts! You: But, like, spirits or...? Them: Surprise me! You: Would my tears in a glass surprise you? Them: What? You: Nothing. Give me a minute. (makes an Old Fashioned) Them: Oh. I actually don't really like cocktails. Could you get me a beer? You: (screaming internally)