| How to Become a Bartender Posted: 17 Oct 2020 01:00 AM PDT If you enjoy working with people, have a great personality, and love the bar atmosphere, then being a bartender could be the perfect job for you! However, you might be at a total loss about where to start. Luckily, you usually don't need any special training or education to be a bartender. You just need experience working with customers and important skills like working under pressure, a great memory, and responsibility. With these skills and some practice making drinks, you can start your bartending career. [Edit]Meeting the Requirements - Check the minimum age to become a bartender in your area. The minimum age to be a bartender varies, but it's usually between 18 and 21. Look up the age requirement in your area. If you're old enough, then get started on your job search![1]
- In the United States, you don't have to be legal drinking age in many states to be a bartender.
- If you're not old enough to be a bartender yet, you can still work on your skills. Start learning drink recipes. You could also start working in a restaurant or bar as a barback or server to get experience.
- Take a bartending course to learn the skills and boost your experience. This isn't always a requirement, but it'll make you look much better to potential employers, especially if you don't have a lot of experience. There are many bartending programs you could take, and most last a few weeks before completion. When you complete a program, you'll get a certificate to make your skills official.[2]
- If you're in the US, try to find a bartending program licensed by your state's Department of Education. This shows that a program is legitimate.
- If you're considering bartending school, schedule a visit before paying. See the school and meet some of the instructors to decide if they're professional and knowledgeable about the industry. They should also use a professional textbook and class materials. This way, you can avoid getting scammed.
- There are also many online bartending programs, but be careful with these. Investigate them thoroughly to make sure they aren't scams. If possible, try to talk with people who completed the program to make sure they were able to get a job afterward.
- Bartending school usually costs a few hundred dollars, whether in-person or online.
- Get a bar kit so you can practice at home. The only way to get better at being a bartender is to practice, so make the most of your time at home. You can get a cheap bar kit with a cocktail shaker, tongs, whisk, spoon, and all the tools you'll work with behind the bar. If you practice at home, you'll be all set to impress bar managers with your skills.[3]
- Don't just practice making drink recipes. Work on learning how to make garnishes for the drinks as well. This is important for cocktails, especially at fancier bars.
- Memorize common drink recipes. You might think that you need to memorize hundreds of drink recipes to land a bartending job, but this isn't true at all. There are only a handful of popular drinks that people order, so focus on memorizing these. The rest you can learn on the job, especially if certain bars have unique recipes.[4]
- Some of the most common cocktails are a dark and stormy, old fashioned, negroni, daiquiri, martini, whiskey sour, margarita, and Moscow mule.[5] If you commit these recipes to memory, you'll probably have all the necessary knowledge to land a job.
- It's easy to find recipes online to study. You can also get a bartending book full of recipes.
- Remember to look up common bar terms too, like "neat" and "on the rocks," so you know what customers are asking for.
- Work on your communication and customer service skills. Remember that there's more to being a bartender than just mixing drinks. It's overall a service position, so you'll have to interact with people a lot. Some great ways to impress your customers include recommending different drinks, making small talk, listening carefully so you get orders right, and overall show all the customers a great time.[6]
- If you don't feel like you're naturally outgoing, you can always practice this skill. Try setting up a mock bar at home and serving friends and family to improve.
- You also might make a mistake while you're working. This is completely normal. Just get ready to apologize to the customer and fix your mistake.
- Remember that you also have to be firm sometimes. Customers who have been drinking can get rude or rowdy. Be ready to cut them off if they're drunk, or kick them out of the bar if they're acting inappropriately.
- Earn a state bartending license. In the US, some states require a liquor license from the state regulation board to work as a bartender legally. This usually requires a short course on the safety and ethics of serving alcohol. In most cases, the course is only a few hours. After that, you'll have your state license.[7]
- Common skill these courses teach are checking IDs, spotting fake IDs, recognizing when someone is drunk, and other issues that might come up while you're working.
- Not all bars require this license, but it could make you a stronger candidate if you have it.
- Some states also offer more comprehensive bartender certifications, which are similar to a certificate from bartending school. Some higher-end bars might require these credentials.
- Start out as a barback to gain experience. Unfortunately, it can be tough to land a bartending job without any bar experience, even if you have all the licenses and certifications. A good way to get your foot in the door is by working as a barback first. Barbacks do all the manual work behind the bar like filling ice buckets, collecting and washing glasses, keeping the refrigerators full, and any other tasks the bartenders need you to do. It might not sound as fun as being a bartender, but it's a great way to start working your way up to a bartender job.[8]
- You can usually start working as a barback without any experience or certifications, so consider getting this job while you're working on your bartender certifications.
[Edit]Looking for Work - Put together a strong bartender resume. Just like with any other job, you need a resume to apply for bartender jobs. A bartender resume is like any other resume, so make it short and easy to read. Be sure to highlight your experience, certifications, and licenses at the top so bar managers can see that you're qualified to be a bartender.[9]
- Always remember to include your contact information on your resume! This seems so simple, but people sometimes forget.
- If you don't have specific bartending experience, be sure to highlight any customer service jobs you've had. Being a server, cashier, host, or helpdesk worker can show that you know how to work with people and take care of customers.
- Remember that the average person will spend less than a minute looking at your resume. Make sure that someone scanning it quickly can see all of your experience.
- Try checking out bars that you're already a regular at. Bars and restaurants get a lot of bartender applications, so it can be tough to stand out. If you're a regular at a few bars in town and already know the workers there, you can get a leg-up on the competition. Go in and mention that you're looking for bartending work and would love to chat with the manager. If the workers already know you, the manager might be more willing to hire you.[10]
- Remember to have your resume handy in case the manager asks for it.
- Search online job sites for bar openings in your area. Many bartender jobs are posted online, just like any other job. You can check websites like Indeed or Glassdoor by typing "bartender" into the search engine. You'll probably come across plenty of postings that you can apply to.[11]
- Remember to adjust the location settings to the area you want to work in. Otherwise, you'll have to sift through a lot of postings nowhere near you.
- Since applying online is easy, you'll probably have a lot of competition for these postings. You should combine this method with applying in person as well.
- Visit local bars to submit your resume. Not all bartending jobs are officially advertised, and pounding the pavement and applying in person is still popular in the bartending world. Make a list of bars in the area and visit in person to ask for a bartending job. Have your resume handy and be ready to sell yourself to the manager.[12]
- Be prepared because the manager may want to interview or test you right there.
- Try to visit the bar at a less busy time, like mid-afternoon. If you come it any a busy time, the manager won't have any time to talk to you.
- If you know anyone that works at a local bar, let them know you're looking for work. They could put in a good word for you with the manager.
[Edit]Landing the Job - Dress well for the interview. You always want to impress the manager interviewing you, and showing up well-dressed is a huge part of making a good impression. Even if you're only interviewing for a casual sports bar, you can never go wrong with a nice pair of pants or a skirt with a clean dress shirt.[13]
- Remember that this might be different if you're interviewing at an upscale bar. Bartenders in these places often wear ties and dress pants, so dress appropriately for the interview.
- A good rule of thumb is to try and dress a bit more formally than the bartenders working at the bar.
- Be friendly and enthusiastic throughout the whole interview. Your personality matters a lot if you're trying to get a bartender job. Managers usually want someone who is personable, but also shows good judgment and responsibility. Show the manager that you can fill these roles. Shake their hand, make eye contact, smile, sit up straight, and speak confidently so they can see that you're a good fit for the job.[14]
- Try to make the interview with the manager conversational. This will make them like you as a person and they'll be more willing to hire you.
- If the manager asks why you want to work at this bar, say something like "This is just the perfect atmosphere that I work well in. I can tell that the customers and staff are all people that I can get along with, and I can really do my best work here."
- The manager might try to make the interview tough or stressful for you. This is probably a test to see how you handle pressure, so remain calm and friendly throughout the whole process, even if it's stressful.
- Emphasize your past experience working with customers. Even if you know how to make drinks well, one of the most important parts of being a bartender is interacting with the customers. The manager will probably ask about your previous experience in customer service, whether it was at a bar or not. Be ready to emphasize your people skills and comfort in dealing with the general public. This is a good way to impress the manager.[15]
- The manager will probably ask you how you'd handle some hypothetical scenarios, like remembering drink orders for a very large group or spotting a fake ID. Try to anticipate all of the situations you might come across on the job and have good answers for them.
- Have a few stories ready about when you had to resolve conflict, like needing to kick a drunk patron out of a bar. These are situations that will probably come up on the job, so the manager wants to know you can handle it.
- Say something like, "I remember once a customer came into the bar stumbling, and I could tell he was already drunk. It wouldn't be right at all to serve him, so I told him he had to leave. When he wouldn't, I let the bouncer know so he escorted him out."
- Follow up after the interview. You're making a mistake if you don't follow up after a job interview, no matter how well you think it went. A day after the interview, send the manager an email or call them to thank them for their time. Take the chance to reiterate your interest in the job. If they were on the fence about hiring you, your interest could push them in your favor.[16]
- You don't have to be very wordy when you follow up. Just say, "I wanted to thank you again for your time yesterday. I'm still very interested in the job, and I'm hoping to hear back from you soon."
- Nail your trial shift. If you pass the interview, then the next stage is probably a trial shift. This is standard practice to make sure you can actually handle the job. The manager will schedule you to work a real shift under their supervision. This is the final test, so do your absolute best to nail it![17]
- Come prepared and bring anything that the manager tells you to bring, like pens or bottle openers. Also, dress exactly like they tell you to dress.
- Stay calm while you're working your shift. It'll probably get stressful, and the manager may have scheduled you at a busy time on purpose to see how you perform. Just remember all of your skills and experience to work through it.
- Remember to work well with everyone else on shift at that time. Being a bartender means being part of a team, so contribute to that team as much as you can.
- Try not to be picky about your first bartending job, especially if you don't have much experience. It's important to get a foot in the door in the industry, so don't turn down a job if it isn't perfect.
- If you want to be a bartender, be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays. These are the busy times when you'll make the most in tips.
[Edit]Warnings - Don't lie about your skills or experience. This might get you an interview, but if you screw up on your trial shift, your manager will know you were lying.
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| How to Live On a Tight Budget Posted: 16 Oct 2020 05:00 PM PDT Managing your money is hard enough for anyone, but when you're on a tight budget, it can seem nearly impossible. While it's certainly not easy to stretch a dollar, there are things you can do that can help you feel more in control of your wallet. For starters, keep yourself organized by planning out and sticking to a budget every month. Then, look for ways to trim a little extra here and there—you'll be surprised how quickly a few dollars can start to add up! [Edit]Creating a Budget - Figure out your total income for a month. Before you can decide how to divide up your budget, you'll have to know exactly how much money you'll have available. Add up your income from any different sources, including your primary job, and side hustles, financial aid from school, or monetary help you get from your family or others.[1]
- Since most bills are due once a month, it's usually easiest to plan a monthly budget, regardless of how often you get paid. However, if you'd prefer, you can make your budget for any time frame—like a weekly or annual budget.
- It's okay to estimate how much you'll earn, especially if you don't get regular paychecks—like if you're a gig or seasonal worker. If you expect to earn about the same as you did last year, look at your last tax return to see what your income was for that year. Then, divide that amount by 12 to estimate your monthly income.
- Calculate your average expenses for a month. Your expenses include everything that you spend money on. These include fixed expenses, which are the same every month, like your rent or mortgage, car payment, insurance, and utilities, as well as expenses that vary monthly, like your groceries and entertainment money.[2]
- To get a good idea of what you're spending, read over your bank and credit card statements for the past several months. If you don't have these available or you mostly use cash for your purchases, try writing down everything you spend for about a month, then use that to build your budget.
- Subtract your expenses from your income to see your starting budget. The best way to ensure you'll actually stick to a budget is to build it around the way you already spend your money. If you subtract your expenses from your income and you get exactly 0, your budget is already balanced, meaning you don't spend more or less than you earn.[3]
- Ideally, you'll get a positive number, meaning you spend less than you make. In that case, you don't need to make any changes to your budget unless you want to increase your savings or add in a new expense.
- If you get a negative number, you're spending more than you earn each month, and you'll have to find some way to cut back on your expenses.
- Look for areas you can cut back if there's not enough left over. Sometimes, you don't realize how much money you're spending on things until you see it written out. Go over your expenses and see if there's anything that you're spending a lot of money on. Then, think about whether that spending matches your priorities. If it doesn't, it may be an area where you can save some money each month.[4]
- For instance, when you add everything up, you might be surprised to see how much money you're spending on snacks and sodas on your way home from work each day. That might be something you can easily cut out, and you can use that money for something you really need!
- Remember, you'll probably do better at sticking to your budget if it's realistic, so leave a little money to treat yourself occasionally. You don't have to stop going to new restaurants or buying books if you really love it—just be deliberate with the money you spend doing it so you don't overspend.[5]
- You don't have to cut out all of your extra spending, but you do need to understand where your money is going. That way, you'll know whether you're spending money on the things you really prioritize, and you'll be less likely to overspend.[6]
- Save some of your leftover money each month. It can seem really hard to put extra money aside when you're on a tight budget. However, it's essential to have a savings fund, especially if you wouldn't be able to financially cover an emergency. It's a good idea to have 3-6 months' worth of expenses in your emergency savings, but it's okay if you can't save that all at once. Even if you start out only saving $5 or $10 a month, it will help to have that extra cash on hand in case you run into something like an injury, unexpected expense, or loss of wages.[7].[8]
- Set a savings goal for yourself and stick to it, like saving $10 out of your paycheck every week. It can help if you automatically deduct some of your savings from each paycheck. You won't miss the extra money as much since you'll never actually see it.
- Keep your savings in a separate account from your bill and spending money so you don't accidentally use it.[9]
- Once you have your emergency savings built, you can set new savings goals, like taking a vacation or buying a car.
[Edit]Practicing Good Money Habits - Keep a calendar to help you pay all your bills on time. If you accidentally forget that a bill is due, you can end up paying a lot extra in late fees and penalties. To avoid that, use a calendar to track the due date of each of your bills. Check it frequently, and mark off each bill when it's paid. To help you plan your budget for the next month, write down the amount of each bill in your calendar as you pay it.[10]
- Find the calendar system that works for you! For instance, if you're on your phone a lot, you might prefer to use a calendar or bill tracking app. If you prefer a physical calendar, try hanging it somewhere you'll see it often, like on your fridge or near your desk.
- Setting up automatic payments can also help you avoid missing a due date. However, you may still want to track your bills in a calendar so you always know what's about to come out of your account. Also, be sure to check your bank account online to verify that the payment went through.
- Making late payments can also have a negative impact on your credit score. This can cost you even more money in the long run, because you may have to pay higher interest on things like a car loan or mortgage.
- Avoid using credit cards unless you can pay them right off. When you're on a tight budget, every dollar counts, and you don't want to waste money each month on interest charges. Only buy something if you can afford to pay cash for it. If you do use a credit card, pay off the entire balance at the end of the month.[11]
- If you have credit cards, it's easy to use them for impulsive purchases that don't fit into your budget. Unfortunately, this can end up getting you deep into debt. If you have trouble controlling your spending, it's probably best not to have credit cards at all. Instead, use a debit card for things like online shopping.
- Conserve power and water in your home to save on utilities. Your utility bills likely make up a large portion of your monthly budget, so finding ways to cut down on those can make a big difference. It might take some time to save up for brand-new, energy-efficient appliances, but there are still plenty of little things that can help you save throughout the year, like:
- Turning the heater down a few degrees in the winter, or using the air conditioner less in the summer.[12]
- Keeping your curtains and blinds closed to block out the sunlight during the summer to save on air conditioning costs.
- Checking your insulation and weather stripping and repairing or replacing it if necessary.
- Installing low-flow shower heads to save on your water bill.
- Lowering the temperature on your water heater to .
- Showering on a timer to limit your water consumption.
- Comparison shop for everything. Thanks to the internet, it's never been easier to compare the prices of various goods and services before you buy them. Make the most of your budget by shopping around for the best deal for everything from clothes and shoes to cell phones and car insurance.[13]
- In addition, you can use the internet to keep an eye out for sales and coupons on things you're already planning to buy. However, try to avoid the temptation to buy things just because they're on sale—if you do that, you're not actually saving anything!
- Plan out your meals a week at a time. It's almost always more cost-efficient to cook at home, especially if you plan out your menu in advance. Each week, look at the grocery ads in your local paper or online to find what's on sale. Then, plan out the meals that you and your family will eat for the entire week. If you stick to your list, it should help you avoid overspending when you shop.[14]
- Try to use the same ingredients in more than one meal. For instance, if you buy a roast and a large bag of potatoes, you could have the roast with mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner one night. Then, you could serve the leftover roast on sandwiches the next day for lunch and use the rest of the potatoes for fries with dinner another night.
- Proteins and veggies can be expensive. Stretch them further by including inexpensive, filling foods like oatmeal, whole grain pasta, potatoes, brown rice, and beans with each meal.
- It's often cheaper to buy groceries in bulk, but not always—calculate the price per item (or price by volume) to see if the larger option is actually more cost-effective. Also, only buy something in bulk if you're sure you'll use it all before it expires.
- Shop secondhand when you can. You can save a lot of money by buying pre-owned clothes, furniture, household items, and even vehicles. Before you pay retail for something you want, check out local thrift stores, social media marketplaces, and online resale sites to see if someone else has one they don't want anymore.[15]
- Be sure to carefully examine a secondhand item before you buy it—you won't save money if you get home and realize it's torn or broken, since you'll just have to replace it. This is especially true for larger items you can't necessarily fix yourself, like a vehicle or an appliance.
- If there's anything you prefer to buy new, try checking the clearance section to find off-season savings. For instance, you can sometimes find really inexpensive swimsuits, shorts, and tank tops when the weather starts to get cool, and the best time to buy holiday decor is usually the day after the celebration.
[Edit]Finding Cheap Ways to Have Fun - Explore public areas like parks and nature trails. Being on a budget doesn't mean you have to sit at home all day. Any time the weather is nice, head out to your favorite local park, hike a nearby nature trail, or just go for a walk somewhere with pretty scenery. Being in the fresh air will help brighten your mood, and it doesn't cost anything to go outside![16]
- Bring along refillable water bottles and inexpensive snacks like popcorn so you don't get tempted to spend money while you're out!
- Go to free concerts and events in your area. Use social media to keep up with local government, news outlets, and event organizers. That way, you'll be more likely to know about different events that are happening near you. When you hear about a free or inexpensive concert, outdoor festival, or other public event, grab a few friends and enjoy a fun, free day!
- Keep in mind that many of these events have vendors who may be selling food, crafts, and souvenirs. Usually, these are pretty overpriced, so consider leaving your cash at home in case you're tempted to buy anything.
- If there's a big music festival you've been dying to go to but you can't afford the tickets, check the website to see if they need any volunteers. Many festivals will give volunteers free entry in exchange for helping out at information tents or vendor booths.[17]
- Visit the library to find free books to read. Most people spend a lot of time reading these days, but the majority of that time is on their phones. Instead of scrolling mindlessly through social media, spend time browsing the shelves at your local library—reading will enrich your mind whether you're into self-help books, autobiographies, adventure stories, or romance novels.[18]
- You can also look for free or cheap e-books online if you don't live close to a library.
- Teach kids to have fun with things you find around the house. If you have kids at home, encourage them to play dress up, invent new games, and create props out of whatever's lying around. Children have amazing imaginations, and they don't need the fanciest toys or latest devices to have a great time. However, they sometimes can use a little inspiration.[19]
- For instance, you might fold hats out of newspaper, then decorate them to look like pirate hats. Then, you could make swords out of cardboard and run around being swashbucklers for an afternoon! To keep the kids from getting bored with the game, you could even plan a treasure hunt, complete with homemade maps.
- To help kids have a good understanding of money later, talk to them early about things like the value of a dollar and how savings and investments work. Let it be an open, ongoing conversation, instead of a hush-hush thing.[20]
- Brown-bag your leftovers. If you have leftovers from a previous meal, take them to work or school for lunch.
- Consider turning to a local food bank if you need help procuring food.
- Don't beat yourself up if you get off track with your budget. It takes practice for any new habit to feel natural, so just keep trying.[21]
- To keep yourself from making large impulsive purchases, try setting a spending limit, like $100. If anything's more than that limit, tell yourself you have to wait 24 hours before you buy it.
- If you want to give up the expense of cable or satellite TV, try switching to a streaming service like Netflix, Prime Video, or Hulu.
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| How to Play Egyptian Rat Screw Posted: 16 Oct 2020 09:00 AM PDT Egyptian Rat Screw, Slap, Snot, or War is a game of quick wits and luck. The object of the game is to take as many of the cards as possible. This is great to play if you and some friends are bored, or if you want to show off something new. Follow the steps outlined here to learn how to play Egyptian Rat Screw. [Edit]Printable Rule Sheet [Edit]Playing Egyptian Rat Screw - Take a regular deck of playing cards (minus the jokers) and shuffle thoroughly. Pass out the entire deck to the players, face down. Distribute evenly so everyone has the same amount. Players hold their cards face down and are not allowed to look at them.[1]
- Begin the game. The person left of the dealer goes first by pulling the top card off his/her pile and placing it face-up in the middle. You are not allowed to see your card until it is placed in the middle.
- If the card played has a number on it, the person two spaces to the left of the dealer puts down a card, too. This continues around the table until somebody puts down a letter card (J, Q, K, or A). [2]
- When a letter card is played, the next person in the sequence must play another letter card in order for play to continue. The number of chances they have to play a letter card is determined by the initial letter; you can play up to 4 cards if an ace has been played, 3 for a king, 2 for a queen, and just 1 for a jack.
- If the next person in the sequence does not play a letter card within their allotted chances, the person who played the last letter card wins the round and the whole pile goes to them. Subsequently, the next round begins with this winning person.
- If you play with jokers, in some versions, you have to put down 5 cards for a joker. If you do this, then you can't play the jokers slap (look two steps below).
- Remember, nobody can look at their cards before they're played, so the odds are completely random!
- The only thing that overrides the letter card rule is the slap rule. The first person to slap the pile of cards when the slap rule is put into effect is the winner of that round. If it cannot be determined who was the first to slap the pile, the person with the most fingers on top wins. If the tie cannot be resolved this way, play continues normally.[3]
- Players should abide by the slap rule in the following situations:
 - Double: when two cards of equivalent value are laid down consecutively. Ex: 5, 5
- Sandwich: when two cards of equivalent value are laid down consecutively, but with one card of different value between them. Ex: 5, 7, 5
- Top bottom (or bottoms up): when the same card as the first card of the set is laid down. However, this rule is nullified if a card is burned as a penalty (see below).
- Tens: when two cards played consecutively (or with a letter card in between) add up to 10. For this rule, an ace counts as one. Ex: 3, 7 or A, K, 9 (sandwich)
- Jokers: when jokers are used in the game, which should be determined before gameplay begins. Anytime someone lays down a joker, the pile can be slapped. This is only if you're not playing the version where you lay down 5 cards for a joker.
- Four in a row: when four cards with values in consistent ascending or descending order is placed. Ex: 5, 6, 7, 8 or Q, K, A, 2
- Marriage: when a Queen is placed over or under a King (this is considered an optional rule). Ex: Q, K or K,Q
- You must add one or two cards to the bottom of the pile if you slap the pile and it was not slap-able. This is called "burning cards" and voids the top bottom slap, since it changes the first card in the set.
- If you have no cards and you slap at the wrong time, then you are out of the game for good (unless you are playing by modified rules, such as allowing players to lend cards to each other).
- Continue playing even if you have run out of cards. So long as you don't slap at the wrong time, you are still allowed to "slap in" and get cards! Everyone should try to stay in the game until you have a single winner who obtains all the cards.
[Edit]Playing with Optional Triples Rules - Treat triples as instant-win scenarios. In this variation, when three cards of the same type are played in a row (777, QQQ, etc.) the first player to slap instantly wins the game, even if they had no cards before slapping!
- Note that this is exceedingly rare - for this to happen, the first double has to have gone unnoticed. If anyone slaps the initial double, s/he wins those cards and a triple is no longer possible, even if the next card played is the same type as those in the double.
- Treat triple 6's as instant-lose scenarios. For a devilish twist on the standard triples rules, use this optional variation. In this case, when a triple six is played (666), if anyone slaps it, s/he instantly loses, no matter how many cards s/he had. It's extra-tricky to remember to slap any triples except for this one, so be prepared for serious frustration!
- As with the normal triples described above, this one also requires the initial double to go un-slapped to be valid.
- Treat triples as you would normally treat doubles. If you're not interested in playing Egyptian Rat Screw with the possibility of someone instantly winning or losing through luck, you can simply treat triples as doubles and proceed to play as you normally would, allowing players that slap triples to win the cards in the pile.
- Jacks are extremely useful to have as they only allow one chance for the next player to play a letter card, but watch out if someone plays one before you!
- Most of the time, if it's an extreme game, you will argue over who slapped first. Don't cheat, and try compromise over who hit first. If that still doesn't work, then apply the "fingers rule" (mentioned in step 5) or just continue gameplay with no winner yet for that round.
- You may play by different rules about what is slap-able. Most likely only two or three of the mentioned rules will apply. Establish basic rules before you begin to avoid confusion.
- Some people will develop a habit of slapping every card, especially if another player only has a few cards left. Thus, if a player incorrectly slaps more than five consecutive cards, they are out of the game permanently.
[Edit]Warnings - Make sure to take off your rings and other hand jewelry before playing.
- This can be a very intense and competitive game. Your hands will probably get slapped. Play cautiously--if you get a broken finger you probably won't want to play again.
- Try not to argue too much (after all, it's just a game).
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Standard 52-card deck
- 2 or more players
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