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A recent magazine survey interviewed fifty bartenders, and they were 
asked if they could identify a customer's personality on what drinks 
they ordered.

Although interviewed separately, they concurred on almost all counts.

The results:


   Drink: Beer.
   Personality: Casual, low maintenance; down to earth.
   Approach: Challenge her to a game of pool.

   Drink: Cocktails or Blender drinks with umbrella.
   Personality: Flaky, annoying, dizzy, and a pain in the ass.
   Approach: Avoid her, unless you want to be her cabin boy.

   Drink: Mixed drinks - no umbrellas eg; Scotch and soda.
   Personality: Mature, has picky taste; knows what she wants.
   Approach: If she wants you, she'll send YOU a drink.

   Drink: Water.
   Personalty: Pretentious and is looking for a serious relationship.
   Approach: Don't.

   Drink: Wine (bottled, not 4-litre cask)
   Personality: Conservative and classy, sophisticated.
   Approach: Try and weave Paris and clothing into the conversation.

   Drink: Bacardi Breezer, Red Square, Archers Cooler, Smirnoff Ice, etc.
   Personality: Easy; thinks she is trendy and sophisticated, but has
    absolutely no clue.
   Approach: Make her feel smarter than she is... and you're in.

   Drink: Cape Velvet.
   Personality: Annoying voice, bit of a tart.
   Approach: Stand close and mention the alley next to the pub.

   Drink: Shots and Slammers (Tequila, Vodka, Aftershock etc.)
   Personality: Hangs around with male work pals or looking to get
    drunk... and naked.
   Approach: Easiest hit in the pub. Nothing to do but wait.


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