__4. Avoid Bartender Clichés __

"Do not say, 'I come here all the time and I've never seen you,'" Maier warns. "I promise I do work here often. It's not a lie. Or maybe I hide from you. Or maybe you don't come here often. Actually you aren't here as much as you think."

__5. It's Your Saturday Night, But His Tuesday Afternoon

__You may be in weekend mode and ready to flirt, but your bartender is at work. So even if he or she wants to stop everything and flirt with you, they can't. Be mindful of this. "Do not say things about how I dress, or how serious I look when I am crazy busy. Even though you are having fun, I am working. This is my job. The more you annoy me, the less I will flirt with you." Throwing straws or napkins in order to get attention will also not be appreciated.

__6. Remember to Tip! __

It may seem weird to give money at someone you're trying to hook up with, but bartenders can tell a lot about a person by how well they tip. A good tipper (which usually constitutes at least $2 per drink) is obviously used to going out and respectful of a bartender's job. "It shows that you are able to pay for your own, go to bars on your own, and can take care of yourself." Maier says.

__7. Show That You're Having a Good Time

__Smiling makes you more attractive to everybody, but especially bartenders. The whole point of their job is to create a fun and positive experience in their bar, and they appreciate knowing it's working. "Just shoot a cute smile my way while you say 'This tastes great', or if you are sneaky try to smile at me as I glance back at you to see if you need another drink." Maier suggests.

__8. Don't Take Up a Barstool If You Aren't Drinking

__You've been flirting and talking for a while, but the bar is still as busy as ever and it's time for you to switch to water. The best thing you can do at this point is to give up your bar seat to someone who will continue to buy drinks (and therefore make your bartender money). Quit while you're ahead!

9. Leave Your Number

"Leave your number on the credit card slip. And your name. Maybe write something cute, like 'thanks for getting me drunk.' Maybe even a smiley face if you are feeling up to it." But, if you leave your number, be cool about it. "Do not say 'YOU BETTER CALL ME hahahahaha!'. It is embarrassing. For me and you. Just leave your number and that's that."

10. The Bonus Move That Bartenders Love

Maier swears by one trick that's bound to make any bartender remember you: "If you really want me to remember you, when you come by again on a busy night, bring me a Redbull. I will swoon rull hard over this. You see I need energy for extended hours and you want to help. Boom. True love."

--Written by Chiara Atik for HowAboutWe.com

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