In a world where women often face harassment during nights out, female bartenders endure this behavior on a regular basis. Recognizing this unacceptable reality, one bar has taken a bold step to protect their female staff from unwanted advances.
The Beer Cellar, a bar in the U.K., recently posted a sign designed by an artist that aims to curb the harassment of its female bartenders. Following a particularly troubling weekend where their female staff was subjected to unwelcome attention, the management decided enough was enough. The humorous yet pointed sign was shared on Twitter, stating, “This is definitely our favourite sign in the bar. Also if guys could stop trying to kiss our female bartender’s hands that would be great.”
The sign poses a question: “Why is the female cashier being nice to you?” and offers two answers: “She is uncontrollably sexually attracted to you” or “Because that’s literally her job, you cretin.” Accompanying the text is a pie chart, clearly indicating that the correct answer is the latter.
Emily Richards, a bartender at The Beer Cellar, explained to a magazine how the sign came to be. “We printed it out after a weekend filled with inappropriate behavior,” she said. Most patrons have reacted positively to the sign. “People find it funny and supportive. Only a small percentage think it’s a bit harsh, which is amusing since it’s aimed at them.”
Illustrator Sarah Bennett, who created the sign, drew on her experiences in customer service to craft the message. “In hospitality, you’re expected to provide excellent service, but that often gets misconstrued as romantic interest,” she noted. Many women in retail or food service can relate, as countless stories exist of male customers overstepping boundaries. The necessity of such a sign is frustrating, yet if it deters even one disrespectful individual from ruining a female employee’s shift, it serves a vital purpose.
“I wanted to emphasize that female staff are nice because it’s their job, not because they’re interested in you,” Bennett stated. “And while many of us are genuinely kind, it doesn’t mean we’re looking for romantic attention.”
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In summary, The Beer Cellar’s sign serves as a powerful reminder that women in service roles deserve respect, and it cleverly uses humor to communicate an essential message about boundaries.