I went out to a local bar last night with a few buds looking to get some beers. It is a nice local bar that I have frequented a few times before. Anyhow to make a long story short I was refused service simply for having a beard!!
I waited a good 5 minutes for the bartender to acknowledge me. Now granted this place was by no means busy on a Tuesday night. There may have been 20 - 30 other patrons present. The bartender finally comes over and asks me "Hey kid what have you accomplished to wear that?"
I kindly asked "What? Excuse me?"
The bartender replied "The Beard."
The bartender then went on this rant about how I had no right growing a beard. I was absolutely stunned at his rudeness and had no idea how to respond!
My one friend who is quite the hot head lost it on the bartender and we quickly hustled my friend out of there. Well we did find somewhere else to enjoy some beers and shoot the crap but the general conversation for the rest of the evening was how much of a prick that bartender was.
I was just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. I mean this bartender was seriously offended by my beard. At 24 years old I am quite successful and have a wonderful career in marketing. It is a well maintained beard that is full and lush. I have been growing it since high school and I must admit I do believe my beard to be a reason why I have been able to move up through the ranks in my career as quickly as I have.
This is my first post and I am thankful that there is an online community dedicated to bearded men.
I waited a good 5 minutes for the bartender to acknowledge me. Now granted this place was by no means busy on a Tuesday night. There may have been 20 - 30 other patrons present. The bartender finally comes over and asks me "Hey kid what have you accomplished to wear that?"
I kindly asked "What? Excuse me?"
The bartender replied "The Beard."
The bartender then went on this rant about how I had no right growing a beard. I was absolutely stunned at his rudeness and had no idea how to respond!
My one friend who is quite the hot head lost it on the bartender and we quickly hustled my friend out of there. Well we did find somewhere else to enjoy some beers and shoot the crap but the general conversation for the rest of the evening was how much of a prick that bartender was.
I was just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. I mean this bartender was seriously offended by my beard. At 24 years old I am quite successful and have a wonderful career in marketing. It is a well maintained beard that is full and lush. I have been growing it since high school and I must admit I do believe my beard to be a reason why I have been able to move up through the ranks in my career as quickly as I have.
This is my first post and I am thankful that there is an online community dedicated to bearded men.
