Good morning! 
Itās Wednesday, 24 February 2021 (W8/D55/310 rem)
Today is 
World Bartender Day
On 24 February, one of the oldest professions in the world gets its day in the spotlight. No, not that profession, the other old profession - bartending.
While you might think of bartending as a modern job, its roots can actually be traced back to ancient Rome, Greece and Asia.
The āmodernā bartender has been around since the 1400s. Some of the first bartenders lived in Europe. They were innkeepers who served spirits and ales to their guests.
In 1862, popular American bartender, Jerry Thomas, published The Bar-tenderās Guide. It was the first drink book ever distributed in the United States. Even during the prohibition in the 1920s, bartending was a popular profession in the country.
- European bartenders arenāt as chatty and French ones especially may come off as rude.
- Australian bartenders offer some of the best customer service in the world as they love to interact with their customers.
- Bartenders in other countries might not know some of the classic cocktails that American bartenders make.
- German bartenders never use jiggers while Australian bartenders always do.
- London bartenders know more about gin and gin cocktails than bartenders in other countries.
No matter how many differences there are between bartenders, one thing is the same: Bartenders are often everyoneās favorite person during a night out on the town.
It seems that every day is a day of celebration for the bartender. But bartenders work hard to meet the needs of their customers and make them happy. So on this day, be sure to thank your favorite bartender for all the work they do. You can even turn the tables and buy them a drink.
Other ways to participate:
- Have a contest with friends to see who can name the most kinds of cocktails and mixed drinks.
- Learn about the history of bartending throughout the world.
- Since 55% of a bartenderās salary comes from tips, make sure to give them an extra big one.
- Read about world-famous bartenders like Marian Beke in London, Mario Kappes in Hamburg, and Tom Philips in Sydney.
- Watch movies like Cocktail, Coyote Ugly, The Drop, Casablanca, and Lost in Translation.
- Binge watch the classic television show, Cheers.
Remember to tip all your service staff generously, and cheers to a great Wednesday, my dudes! 