I had the opportunity to work and spend a year in Estevan which was a great time and wonderful experience until I went out one night to meet friends. It was not too often that we had a weekend off, so it was going to be nice to get out and have a couple of beers and something to eat. I had eaten at this bar before and it was ok, and the servers were friendly. I was sitting at a table and ordered a beer, after about five minutes I saw an open seat at the bar, so I asked the bartender if there was anyone sitting there. Her reply was " does it look like it " so I said ok and sat down to watch hockey while finishing my beer, my first one of the night. A friend saw me and came to stand next to me, I finished my beer as the bartender walked by a few times giving me a dirty look, I still to this day do not know why. Eventually I got her attention and ordered another beer, she then informed me that I was cut off, when I asked why she said you've had enough, I told her this was my first beer of the night. She then said that if I gave her my credit card she would serve me! I refused and said I wanted to see the manager, she told me he was busy, so I waited and eventually I did see her talking to him in the dining area bar. I do not know what she said to him but later found out he was also the owner, I thought perfect. After about fifteen minutes I managed to get too him I told him my story and how rude she was to a paying customer his reply was she was in charge behind the bar and it was her call, turned his back to me and walked away. I was lost for words that he cared so little about his customers, I know that a lot of people spend large amounts of money at this place especially when all the contractors in town. I do not think that his business would be as successful if it was not for them, especially with his attitude. My friends and I never went back there after that, I wish a lot more people would stay away so he may learn something about the way you treat people.
I share this story because it still leaves a sour taste in my mouth that one person has so much control and ruined great experience for someone else.