I work in a hotel bar, so it's quite expected. However, if you only work in a regular bar, I don't see why you would talk to him. Business Insider asked more than 30 waiters to weigh in on what they would love to say to customers but can't. The way to make small talk always work is to let guests talk most of the time.
An experienced bartender always knows when to talk and makes sure that the other person feels like they are listening. This is a balance that requires bartender interaction and not just “yes” or “no” answers. Bars don't always give the impression that they're assigned first-come, first-served without a formal line preceding it, but it's your job as a waiter to make things work out that way as best as you can. An unusual amount, especially if the bar is full (two points) Most waiters, by nature, are simply extroverts, Amy said.
