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Do you watch the bartender

DO you watch the bartender and look behind the bar before you order anything other that a bottle or can.
( I do this at any bar I go to I do not know)

Watching the bartender for a couple of minutes will tell you if it is safe to get a mix drink or shot.
1] is the bar area clean and the glass washing station clean with clean glasses and how does the bartender wash the glasses
2] is the bartender have clean hands and well groomed
3] what does the bartender use to scoop ice
(if they use a glass not an ice scoop do not get a drink with ice since it may contain broken glass)
4] are the bottles well ordered and clean
(I don't do well drinks so I look at the upper shelf bottle to see if they look old and if they do they may be refilling them with cheap booze)
5] look at the overall efficiency of the bartender, is he/she a pro?
I always am concerned about drink contamination whether intentional or accidental. So when is doubt something with a sealed cap opened at the table.
I also always keep my drink with me so a bottle with a cap works well.
I have had many friends get contaminated drinks either from the bar of contaminated while not paying attention.
One young woman I know only escaped being drugged because after her drink was spiked the friend who she was to meet up with joined her and notice her behavior and took her home. It was a reputable bar so they told the manager the next day. They did not know what happened because they have never gone back there.