21 rules for Bartenders and Bar Owners - from 1884.
From the Book: "The Complete Bartender - The Art of Mixing plain and fancy Drinks" - Albert Barnes, Metropolitain Hotel New York City, 1884: The Bartender's Bible Maxims Be neat and clean in dress Keep your bar in the same condition Keep your tumblers free from finger marks and grease. Have your bottles carefully labelled and in their proper places Should you keep a fancy bar, see that the various articles are arranged to the best advantage. Keep your mirrors like polished gold, for they are the most noticed of all adornments See that the floor is well kept and the spittoons in such places that the customers will not fall over them Be polite and attentive, but not intruding Know when to talk and when to keep silent Avoid profanity in yourself, do not notice it in others Drink as little as possible behind your own bar Keep pure liquors for a good trade. Never overcharge a stranger Do not encourage arguments, and when in one be uncommittal Be as honest to...