three actions

last week we were asked to consider three actions and the relationships of PACS in the actions. i started with bartending since it's my job. choosing something i'm really familiar with helped me understand the relationships by applying it to myself.

Bartending: I found the relationships of PACS to be fairly equal and all of a large amount.

The Art: if art is to be considered self- expression this is what i consider as forms of expression
the appearance of the bartender, mood,body language/facial expressions, presentation, customer interaction, customer accomodation, attitude, self-control and tone of voice

The Science: drink proportions/making drinks properly, keeping beer and liquor to temperature, how to tap a beer, knowing what does and doesn't mix well, assessing how much a customer can consume judging body weight and height, keeping C02 levels at the proper pressure to keep beer on tap flowing at the proper speed, working the register properly and knowing how to effectively help a customer sober up.

The Craft: this would be the most evident of the four because most people see bartending as pouring and making drinks and struttin' around talking to people. very few people take all of the rest into cosideration. yes, alot of bartending is repetative action, taking the order, making the order, serving it, take the payment and move on to the next person. take food orders to and from the kitchen, checking i.d., opening or an closing procedure, stocking beer, liquor and condiments are also part of the craft.

The Philosophy: do i feel awake, alert and of sound mind to bartend? crowd assessment- judging the group as a whole, assessing and addressing any general problems upon arrival. individual assessment- should i serve them? check their id? are they drunk? should they be flagged? can they drive? are they driving or walking and how far? are they under any other influence? do they pose a threat? are they causing problems? how's their mood? familiar or unfamiliar face? what do i know about them? knowing when to call the police, knowing when to step in, how to handle violence, knowing how to look out for any and all potential problems and most important, i feel, is this a safe, happy, enjoyable atmosphere?