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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gen Z infuriates bartenders with this bizarre behavior: ‘Someone has to bully these people'
If you're ever at a bar wondering if someone is Gen Z or a millennial, just keep tabs on how they pay for their drinks. Zoomers are purportedly averse to opening up bar tabs, preferring to close out and swipe their cards after every drink — no matter how many they end up having. According to The New York Times, there are a few reasons why this could be the case. For starters, Gen Z is drinking alcohol far less than previous generations, so opening a tab at the bar may seem unnecessary. 'Closing on the tab does a lot mentally to stop you from indulging, because you don't have easy access to it,' Jewel Chavez, 23, told the Times. Gen Z's have also become used to one-and-done transactions, mainly using Apple Pay and simply tapping their phones for a purchase rather than using a physical card. Therefore, they feel as though buying a drink at the bar is similar to buying a coffee at a café. And with growing fears of economic uncertainty, Zoomers appear to worry that they'll lose track of their spending if they leave their card with a bartender. Dr. Michael McMillan, a former portfolio manager and securities analyst who currently teaches personal finance at the University of Maryland, told the Times that his undergraduate students will decide not to keep a tab open in an attempt to be hyper-vigilant about their money. 'By opening up a tab and saying, 'Yep, I'm buying a round of drinks and closing it after that,' you know how much you're spending,' McMillan said. 'It's not going to be some great surprise at the end of the evening.' 'It doesn't save me anything if I keep a tab open,' Nareg Haladjian, 27, who lives in California's San Fernando Valley, added. 'I'll swipe my card again. It's an extra 10 seconds.' Meanwhile, millennials are taken aback by this action — with one person having called it 'psycho behavior.' 'At the bar last night, the Zoomers were all paying with credit cards and closing out on every round… Someone needs to teach these children how to go to the bar,' they noticed. Bartenders aren't thrilled with these antics from Gen Z, either. 'These kids never learned the proper way to be a barfly,' Al Barber, who manages the bar at the Prince in Los Angeles's Koreatown, said, adding that it often comes down to proper bar etiquette. Tiarra Horn, who works at Seattle's Central Saloon, told the Times that she'll call out groups of friends from behind the bar when they all close out separate tabs multiple times. 'They haven't even thought about it,' Horn said. 'Someone has to bully these people. Respectfully.' 'For each moment that one of my guys is standing there fumbling with your cellphone trying to unlock the code, that's time that is missed out on serving the next person when you're three deep on a Friday night,' Barber explained. 'So there's an opportunity cost.' When bars are slammed with people and bartenders are working hard to take everyone's orders and efficiently make drinks that require multiple steps, the constant opening and closing of a tab can slow down the process and the service for everyone in the establishment, according to bartenders. Plus, every time a customer's credit card is swiped at a bar, the bar has to pay a fixed fee plus a percentage for the transaction, economically hindering the bar's bottom line. Repeated single transactions can end up costing the bar more than a total bill that's paid all at once.
New York Post
10-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Gen Z infuriates bartenders with this bizarre behavior: ‘Someone has to bully these people'
If you're ever at a bar wondering if someone is Gen Z or a millennial, just keep tabs on how they pay for their drinks. Zoomers are purportedly averse to opening up bar tabs, preferring to close out and swipe their cards after every drink — no matter how many they end up having. According to The New York Times, there are a few reasons why this could be the case. Advertisement For starters, Gen Z is drinking alcohol far less than previous generations, so opening a tab at the bar may seem unnecessary. 'Closing on the tab does a lot mentally to stop you from indulging, because you don't have easy access to it,' Jewel Chavez, 23, told the Times. Gen Z's have also become used to one-and-done transactions, mainly using Apple Pay and simply tapping their phones for a purchase rather than using a physical card. Advertisement Therefore, they feel as though buying a drink at the bar is similar to buying a coffee at a café. And with growing fears of economic uncertainty, Zoomers appear to worry that they'll lose track of their spending if they leave their card with a bartender. 3 Gen Z appears to have an aversion to opening up bar tabs, preferring to close out and swipe their cards after every drink. La Famiglia – Dr. Michael McMillan, a former portfolio manager and securities analyst who currently teaches personal finance at the University of Maryland, told the Times that his undergraduate students will decide not to keep a tab open in an attempt to be hyper-vigilant about their money. Advertisement 'By opening up a tab and saying, 'Yep, I'm buying a round of drinks and closing it after that,' you know how much you're spending,' McMillan said. 'It's not going to be some great surprise at the end of the evening.' 'It doesn't save me anything if I keep a tab open,' Nareg Haladjian, 27, who lives in California's San Fernando Valley, added. 'I'll swipe my card again. It's an extra 10 seconds.' 3 The constant opening and closing of a tab can slow down the process and the service for everyone in the bar. estradaanton – Meanwhile, millennials are taken aback by this action — with one person having called it 'psycho behavior.' Advertisement 'At the bar last night, the Zoomers were all paying with credit cards and closing out on every round… Someone needs to teach these children how to go to the bar,' they noticed. Bartenders aren't thrilled with these antics from Gen Z, either. 'These kids never learned the proper way to be a barfly,' Al Barber, who manages the bar at the Prince in Los Angeles's Koreatown, said, adding that it often comes down to proper bar etiquette. Tiarra Horn, who works at Seattle's Central Saloon, told the Times that she'll call out groups of friends from behind the bar when they all close out separate tabs multiple times. 3 The zoomer generation has also become used to one-and-done transactions. pressmaster – 'They haven't even thought about it,' Horn said. 'Someone has to bully these people. Respectfully.' 'For each moment that one of my guys is standing there fumbling with your cellphone trying to unlock the code, that's time that is missed out on serving the next person when you're three deep on a Friday night,' Barber explained. 'So there's an opportunity cost.' When bars are slammed with people and bartenders are working hard to take everyone's orders and efficiently make drinks that require multiple steps, the constant opening and closing of a tab can slow down the process and the service for everyone in the establishment, according to bartenders. Advertisement Plus, every time a customer's credit card is swiped at a bar, the bar has to pay a fixed fee plus a percentage for the transaction, economically hindering the bar's bottom line. Repeated single transactions can end up costing the bar more than a total bill that's paid all at once.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spanish Fort Mayor Michael McMillan to run for re-election
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — Municipal elections are taking place this August, and Spanish Fort Mayor Michael McMillan has announced that he plans to run again. Gulf Shores PD, Fire gear up for 'Sand in My Boots' with security, safety measures According to a news release, McMillan has been the city's mayor since 2012, during which he led projects including renovations at Spirit Park, the Spanish Fort Community Center, and the widening of U.S. Highway 31. Before he became mayor, McMillan served as a planning commission member, director of cooperative improvement districts, and a city council member. The city has improved programs and infrastructure while maintaining minimal debt, according to the release. 'Whether it's working to keep our citizens safe or providing recreational, educational, or business opportunities to enhance quality of life for our families, I've done my best to help keep the City of Spanish Fort moving forward,' McMillan said. 'There is always more to be done, and I ask the people of Spanish Fort to allow me to serve them for four more years. I'm excited about our plans for additional sidewalks on Jimmy Faulkner and Spanish Main, as well as new recreation facilities — including pickleball courts now under construction and future ballparks to serve our youth — all while continuing to plan for and manage growth.' Along with being Spanish Fort's mayor, McMillan also serves on multiple boards, including the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Shore MPO, the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort, Prodisee Pantry, and the Alabama League of Municipalities. New lifeguards in Gulf Shores riding into rescue mode ahead of summer crowds He is also a member of the D'Olive Watershed Advisory Committee, Baldwin County Mayor's Association and the Baldwin County Republican Executive Committee, according to the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Diver reported missing off Navarre Beach
NAVARRE, Fla. (WKRG) — A diver has been reported missing off the Navarre Beach coast. Spanish Fort Mayor Michael McMillan to run for re-election GENERAL LOCATION Everyone in the area is asked to be on the lookout for the diver. The United States Coast Guard has allegedly been made aware of the missing diver and is on the way to the area. This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Urban League holds MLK drive-thru event to help St. Louis families
ST. LOUS – The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis hosted its MLK drive-thru giveaway event on Saturday. The event was sponsored by the St. Louis Area Foodbank, Schnucks, and other local organizations. From noon to 3 p.m., organizers handed out 1,700 boxes filled with food items, toiletries, and PPE products. Michael McMillan, president of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, says many residents are thankful for their donations and the volunteers who help get them their food on days like today. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
