Not Everyone Has Holidays Off

First of all, I would like to personally wish all you wondrous readers a Very Merry Christmas!!!

Today is one filled with Holiday Cheer, spending time with loved ones, taking naps, drinking all sorts of delicious beverages, eating, eating, and eating some more, and let us all not forget... PRESENTS!! And I sincerely hope each and every one of you got all your heart's desired this holiday!

However, there will come a time when the family stuff runs dry and boring, Grandpa is passed out in the lounger, Mom is drunk, your sister is texting her boyfriend nonstop, and kids are hogging the TV so you can't even get a decent raid in online.

Never fear!! There is a rescue for you! A safe haven, one in which you can escape your family and screaming kids.

Where do we go?

TO THE BAR!!

Yes, the Bar will be open by evening time, and ready and waiting to take your hard earned holiday cash in exchange for drunken debauchery.

Seems like a great idea, right?
Of course it is!!

BUT, ever wonder about the guy working behind the bar? Yeah, that guy.
He doesn't get the day off.
Sure, he gets most of the day, or half of the day in my own case, but not the whooooole day.
Yeah, he's prolly gonna make a great amount of Christmas cash on his shift. Of course he would! Otherwise, why in the hell would he volunteer to work on one of the biggest Holidays of the year?

All this being said. What that guy does not look forward to is dealing with a bunch of drunken, loud, screaming, impatient idiots acting like children because they are trying to get their drank on.

What he would instead prefer, is for people to wait patiently for their turn to order. Have their order complete and ready to converse upon getting the bargoon's attention, have payment ready. And for all intents and purposes: Have a great time.

So, as you make your way out the back door of your family's house, sneak into your car and dash away to your nearest and dearest watering hole, please remember, that it is not all kittens, ornaments, and rainbows the entire day for some people.
Some people have to work holidays, because, that's just how it is in some industries.

So, please be kind to your bartender, waitress, or service member this day as they bust their ass to make sure your holiday evening is a night to remember (or forget in some cases).
Be patient as you wait for you liquid good time.
Say 'Hello' first instead of shouting out drink orders as you walk into the bar.
Tip graciously. You have the day off, and they do not. They are here for you, yes. Make sure you take care of them as they are taking care of you.

And most important, Don't Be An Asshole.
There are many places any one of your industry members would rather be than cleaning up your puke in the bathroom because you cannot hold yourself upright.
Call a cab if you get too drunk. Don't be a dick if you get cut off.
And have a Merry Fucking Good Time! It is Christmas. Maybe say something polite to your Goon. I guarantee if you make them smile, they will ensure your night is made of win.

Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to All.

No matter your walk of life, I hope this day is remarkable for you.
Just don't forget, the little guy has a life too. ;)