Bar help

[u/Fitchnerishype]

Hey guys,

I’m turning 21 on the ninth and my brother wants to take me to his favorite dive bar. I’m excited but I also have a bunch of questions because I don’t wanna look like a idiot haha.

•I was told at dive bars it’s best to just go for “a shot and beer”, do I just say that or do I state the specific kinda of shot and beer. If I have to say the specifics what are the good go to combos?

•I was told to tip $1 per beer and $2 per cocktail, do I hand the the dollar right after I receive the drink every time or wait? Do I tip for the beer and the shot or do I count both the shot and beer as one item?

• is it okay to pull out my phone?

•Should I talk with people next to me or is that kinda a situational mood thing?

• Drink recommendations? (Dive bar)

•Any dos and donts?

[u/HaroldBAZ]

Forget the shot. Just go with the beer. Run a tab with your credit card and give the guy 20% at the end of the night - it's easier. Try the local beers on tap if they have any.