tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85513714409340264132024-03-07T21:17:36.882-08:00Mailbagwww.cocktaildoll.comCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-15217186817511505892008-02-09T18:50:00.000-08:002008-02-09T18:51:14.897-08:00Hey Dollie,<br /><br /> I had to write to you. I have been a cocktail server for 26 years in Atlantic City ( I know shoot me please) So anyway, I was googling something after work and came across your website. I was laughing so hard, I literally had tears running down my face. I especially like the section: "Who orders What?". Not only are you hysterical, you are 100% right on in everyone of your blogs. I work at Bally's in the poker room on Grave shift and especially liked your description of the poker players. Thanks for a good laugh. I am going to forward your site to all of my cocktail server friends and maybe even print some of it to hang in the bar. It's been so slow because of the partial smoking ban and new casinos in other states that we could use a laugh. BTW, in NJ you can serve drinks if you are under 21. Here you only have to be 18.<br /><br />Take care,<br />Linda in ACCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-82856040021139039062008-02-04T03:18:00.001-08:002008-02-04T03:18:44.162-08:00HelloHello Dollie,<br /><br />I do not want to complain but, you have not been updating the sexiest web site in the history of the world.<br />I do understand how busy you must get working and having a little boy. Plus fighting off your spouse because he can’t keep his hands off of you for obvious reasons…. Hahahaha.. <br />But it would be nice to hear from you so we all know you are OK. <br /><br />Have a nice day!<br />BrianCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-32434562665007142172008-02-04T03:17:00.001-08:002008-02-04T03:20:12.806-08:00Love your site!Saw your website via Las Vegas Advisor. Cute baby! Love your weibsite. Our son is coming home for a two week leave in June from deployment in Iraq and our daughter graduates from college so we are coming out to Vegas for a few days to unwind and escape the reality of our lives a bit before the son has to go back over to the hell-hole in Iraq. Thanks for the tips on your site regarding the cocktail waitresses. I have a new found respect!<br /><br />Respectfully, Terri "Proud Navy Mom" "Proud Jayhawk Mom" from "The Land of Oz," blah old Kansas....... ;(Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-54640292938220013492008-02-04T03:16:00.000-08:002008-02-16T23:39:47.952-08:00Hola Dollie..<a href="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u206/Cocktaildollie/AlmatyScene11-06E023.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u206/Cocktaildollie/AlmatyScene11-06E023.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>i was thinking if you hear "Hello Dollie" one more time you may get sick. think i found through the las vegas advisor link.. i may know you... although that may not be you in the photo. i travel all over the world on a regular basis. (international airline).. also have a photo business which takes me to las at times...i happen to enjoy the place myself.. as long as you take it for what it is, its a fun place. i happen to like hot weather too.. you went to great lengths to detail a lot of stuff about yourself on your site.. but for today, i will skip most of my details and say thank you for an amusing & fun visit. you are very clever and funny in an off beat way. hope to meet you for real.. Where is the beautiful Asian baby from? im guessing china.. but maybe not. here is a photo for you .. from kazakhstan..xx cheers from eli..</div><br /><br /><em>Hi Eli,</em><br /><br /><div><em>Yes, now that the world's smartest country is stuck with a zillion horny men and no women - talk about a short-term solution with disastrous results - it was easy to steal a baby boy without notice. Thanks for the picture, it makes me homesick.</em></div>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-60917584527067950162008-02-04T03:15:00.002-08:002008-02-04T03:16:19.378-08:00Re: Ordering tipsI really enjoyed your "Ordering Tips". Very well done. Too bad the "idiots" and other self indulged folks that do read it would most likely assume it refers to "someone else" <g>. Good luck.<br /><br />JohnCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-70644077283112519182008-02-04T03:15:00.001-08:002008-02-04T03:15:38.727-08:00SuggestionFirst, a little bit of introduction. I'm a local as of November, 2005, but we had been coming to Las Vegas on vacation for several years prior to that. One of the things we use to judge a casino is the wait staff and, as far as we're concerned, there's nothing better than a good cocktail waitress!<br /><br />I've been using Las Vegas websites, news, message boards, etc., for over 10 years and I've just been introduced to your site. You seem to have a good deal of good information on your website - especially for people who have never been to Las Vegas, or, God forbid, a casino! In all this time I have never seen a link to your website until this morning - through Las Vegas Advisor. I would suggest to you that you get your link on as many of the other Las Vegas websites as possible - your information is that good and your subject matter is not covered very well by any other sites.<br /><br />Just had to put my $.02 worth in! Keep up the good work!<br /><br />OCGECKOCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-3633042885126989892008-02-04T03:14:00.001-08:002008-02-04T03:14:44.909-08:00hiHi Dollie<br />Great site. Loads of interesting stuff!<br /><br />My family (myself, husband, 4 kids and my mom) will be moving to LV in August from NY (but I grew up in LA). I hope to enjoy LV as much as you seem to.<br /><br />Lisa<br /><br />I Love abba-zabba but haven't been able to find them in years!Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-75498952986353476042008-02-04T03:13:00.000-08:002008-02-16T22:47:40.783-08:00FeedbackDollie,<br /><br />Got to your site through the LVA daily question. I find it interesting from your point of view, but you must be a rarity as a cocktail waitress. I have visited Vegas many times, Reno as well, over the last 40 years and have played just about every game at every floor monetary level. I've been living in Vegas for two years now, retired here, and my cocktail waitress service experience has given me a different picture than the one you paint. For one, the lower the play limit, the poorer the service. I have played penny slots for the fun of the animations and all the way through the limits to high limit poker for the income. Regardless of limit, I've always tipped my drink waitress accordingly and have always ordered my drinks in the proper manner. I know your job is not an easy one, and God forbid I should ever worked at it as I would not last a shift without belting a "customer" so I do admire your strengths. However, my personal experience has taught me that a truly good and professional cocktail waitress is far and few between. All I desire from a waitress is a friendly attitude, not in a rush and hurry up mood, and patient enough to deal with me (I've never kept a waitress longer than a minute).<br /><br />In the lower limit pits or floors, the waitress will just walk by, rather rapidly, announcing "cocktails". She either has to be yelled at (because she is so far away and all I yell is "cocktail") or chased down to place a drink order and then put up with her "attitude". Can you believe this, I've even had to chase down waitresses to give them their tip as they just slowed down just enough to set my drink down without spilling it and moved on expecting me not to tip. As play limits increase, this becomes less of a problem, but I have still had problems with waitresses bypassing me when taking orders and being rather rude to me as I approach them to place an order after she has passed me by, what's up with that! You might call the pit girls divas but they do give better service and with friendlier attitudes for the most part but they have their faults as well. However, the pit waitress faults are mainly common human error but they will apologize for any inconvenience and correct the error immediately, not during the next round. I do feel for the waitresses in the high limit pits as for some reason, those cheap high rolling bastards won't even tip and they are dumb enough to wonder why I get better service than they do.<br /><br />If your working mostly slots, try to remember that the slots are the most favored of games as they take the least amount of skill or knowledge to play and the least embarrassing when a mistake is made. So yes, you will get the dumb questions from the slot players and yes, they will not know how to do anything correctly. Sadly enough Dollie, it's the cocktail waitresses job to not only realize those facts but to also put up with the "inexperienced" customer. Helping someone to not appear "clueless" will most likely get you some bigger tips and better customers. Just start their education with "First time in Vegas?".<br /><br />Jackie<br /><br /><em>Hi Jackie,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Some casinos have rules against waitresses who wait around for a tip, they consider this "hustling." So if you don't have your tip clearly visible and ready to go, a waitress may assume you won't tip and be required to move on.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>If you do get caught off-guard and have to dig in your purse for money, you should say, "Hold on a sec, I want to tip you." I know it's happened to me, where I stood around waiting for someone get their tip out only to have them take out a player's card and insert it in the machine. Or they were really just looking for a piece of gum. Or some other bullshit. And now I've just wasted time and look like a complete asshole to boot. I've actually have people who've said, "What are you waiting for?" And I've actually said, "I thought you were going to tip me." This is why a tip should be ready, so there is no confusion on anyone's part.</em>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-86487596559185473642008-02-04T03:12:00.000-08:002008-02-16T22:51:06.813-08:00Luvyou siteHi Dottie,<br /><br />Just a note to tell you that you have a great site.........and to ask you a few questions. I read the Las Vegas Advisor Question of the Day which is where I found the link. I spent a good hour reading, very witty, well written and informative! I was wondering as I was reading where you worked and I read a comment that said don't ask..........but then I saw info that showed it was NYNY. Being in the casino business for bout 20 years (I started when I was 21), I found your site very truthful and jam packed with great info. You've got a great sense of humor.<br /><br />Here's my question - I have a blog - it's not too great ...yet. Do you make money from your site.......and if so how. Any help/ideas would be appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Chellie<br /><br /><em>Hi Chettie,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>No, I don't make any money from my site, and it's pretty great. Maybe I'll change my name to Cocktaildott and see what happens.</em>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-15707976950534436802008-02-04T03:11:00.000-08:002008-02-06T13:35:01.874-08:00LVA QODDollie,<br /><br />I am little confused by the answer you provided to the LVA QOD. Does a cocktail waitress have to pay for the drinks she serves. I once saw Casino Diaries on The Discovery Channel and they did a piece on a waitress at Paris and they mentioned she had to pay 26 cents per drink. Is this an estimation on her tips or is it an actual fee charged by the casino.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Rich<br /><br /><em>Hi Rich,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I didn't see the show but the answer is no, the waitress does not pay for complimentary drinks. The waitress at Paris probably meant she was allocated 26 cents per drink, which means that's the amount she would be taxed on. And every casino's allocation is different. I answer this question in detail on my "Tipping Tips" page.</em>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-44746980339521872492008-02-04T03:10:00.000-08:002008-02-04T03:11:06.622-08:00cocktail shoesHello,<br /><br />I work for a fairly new casino and have the hardest time trying to find the best style of high-heel shoe for our waitresses. I realize no high-heel shoe will ever be comfortable. However, I was wondering if you could recommend something that is closest to being comfortable and somewhat stylish. What kind of high-heel shoe do most cocktail waitresses, where you live, wear? I really need some good advice on this one… The cocktail waitresses here would really appreciate your advice also. Any info you could give would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thank you, <br /><br />AlaynaCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-10596238261193831292008-02-04T03:09:00.000-08:002008-02-16T23:27:46.926-08:00Hi Dollie<br /><br />I am sorry if you have been asked this before, but I just found your website. I work at a casino, but not in cocktails. Is it any easier to get into cocktails if you already work for the casino? I do not have experience as a casino cocktail. I did work in a bar way, way back when I was 21, but that was long ago. Any advice?<br /><br />Thanks for the help<br /><br />M<br /><br /><em>Hi M,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Usually you can transfer into another department after 6 months, but it would be smart to study up on drinks, maybe even take a class, and make friends with someone in beverage who can put in a good word for you.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Good luck!</em>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-44289428278286254392008-02-04T03:08:00.002-08:002008-02-04T03:09:26.788-08:00Hello!!!I've visited your site and picked up SOOO much on how to become a cocktail waitress...THANK YOU soo much for taking time and sharing your knowledge to the public. This is all new to me, I've been living in Vegas for 4years now doing office work and I need a CHANGE!!! I want to work for a casino and be a cocktail waitress. I was told to study for the test - I was told that the test would be about drinks and mixes...can you give me any info on what type of questions will be asked. Oh, I did order that book you mentioned on your site - I will definitely read that once I receive it. But..any info would be much appreciated!!!<br /><br />Thank you and have a GREAT DAY!!!-- aileenCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-70851387222190022132008-02-04T03:08:00.001-08:002008-02-04T03:08:29.190-08:00Need your advice!Hi Dollie,<br />I'm not sure if this is a stupid question, but I'll ask anyway. How far back of the background check are most casinos and nightclubs be looking? My record is clear now but when I was young and stupid, I was caught shoplifted. I'm afraid they might not hire me as a cocktail waitress or a bartend. Any advice?<br /><br />RebeccaCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-22118170940336698852008-02-04T03:05:00.000-08:002008-02-16T22:54:08.726-08:00Hello Kitty diamond ringDollie,<br />I sent you a jpeg of an actual Hello Kitty diamond ring, but since I don't know if you got it, you can see it on my blog posted in April 2007 under "Meow"<br /><a href="http://www.whatihadforbreakfast.blogspot.com/">http://www.whatihadforbreakfast.blogspot.com/</a><br />I'm not looking for you to link to my blog or anything, just thought you'd be interested in the ring. Thanks for the fun website.<br />film-chick (my blog ID)<br />PS. What does ordering a Whiskey Sour make me on your list?<br /><br />Amy<br /><br /><em>Hi Amy,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>If you got me that diamond ring, then ordering a whiskey sour would make you My Best Friend.</em>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-64881853276851750502008-02-04T03:04:00.002-08:002008-02-16T22:56:22.885-08:00almost a cocktail waitressHello Dollie, My name is Erin and i already had my 1st interview for cocktail at the Palms. They called me back for a 2nd interview with human resources on monday. Is this when they do their hair sample drug test? I just thought you might have an idea, and imput would be great, thank you!Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-12565744534826258242008-02-04T03:04:00.001-08:002008-02-16T23:03:20.462-08:00Question (not answered on your site)Hi Dollie,<br /><br />I came across your website looking for a las vegas cocktail waitressing job. Right now I'm a stripper and would like to try being a cocktail waitress instead but have no experience. You said that most nicer casinos won't even give interviews if you don't have at least 6 months casino waitressing experience, so what is a newbie like me supposed to do? Try to get hired at a place in a not so nice part of town? Just curious. Love your website, it's very informative<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />Jessica<br /><br /><em>Hi Jessica,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>The answer is yes. Or you can try your luck at a non-union casino and wow them with your beauty and knowledge of drinks. Or get hired at a casino doing something else, like waitressing, then network as much as you can with the beverage people, then try to transfer to cockails after six months.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Good luck!</em>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-11243544775621550422008-02-04T03:03:00.000-08:002008-02-16T23:18:40.900-08:00cocktailing tipsHi, I just recently started a new job cocktail waitressing at a greyhound dog track, but in the poker room. Do you have any hints on things I can do to make more tips? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks<br /><br />Aimee<br /><br /><em>Hi Aimee,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>They have poker rooms at greyhound dog tracks? Do they even have greyhound dog tracks anymore? Interesting.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>To make money from poker players...when they want a coffee with a teaspoon of honey and a drop of water with two ice cubes, say, "What do I look like, your dead mother?" Use your thumbs to gouge out the eyes of the one player who calls you back to the table after you just got done asking if anyone else wanted a drink. And tell them that real men adopt greyhounds instead of betting on them.</em>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-16018236029566288912008-02-04T03:02:00.001-08:002008-02-04T03:02:21.724-08:00Thanks!Dear Dollie:<br /><br />I had a smarmy customer who fit your description of a stiff to a tee. He boasted about his wealth, his suits, his cars, plus your basic sexual harassment. When it came time to settle up, he had money to pay his bar tab but none for me. I got the," I'll get'cha next time, Toots", complete with wink. Having read your column, I unintentionally let out a weary sigh.<br /><br />Caught, he suddenly remembered that he did, in fact, have cash and I got my tip.<br /><br />-So thanks.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />SherryCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-64044670212830506732008-02-04T03:01:00.003-08:002008-02-16T23:23:30.066-08:00questionHi Dollie, my name is Alexa I just got a job at a local topless club as a cocktail waitress. What is the best way to call my drinks any advise?Any study guides to recommend...Alexa<br /><br /><em>Hi Alexa,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Congrats on your job but I'm sorry, I have no advice and no study guides to recommend. My entire site is a colossal waste of time and I wouldn't bother even glancing at "Want My Job?" page if I were you.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Good luck!</em>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-66988602591520086542008-02-04T03:01:00.001-08:002008-02-04T03:01:30.541-08:00Love your web siteHi,<br />My name is Randy.<br />I,m from a small town about a hour north of Seattle.<br />My wife, Debbie and I have been going to Vegas at least once a year for the last few years.<br /><br />After reading your site, I must admit, I have had some of the misconceptions you write about. But I have never knowingly stiffed a cocktail waitress. I may be guilty of under tipping, but never of stiffing.<br /><br />So, thanks to your web site, I will do my best to tip better in my future Vegas trips.<br /><br />Just one question, which casino do you work at?<br />I'd like to thank you for your hard work in person some trip down.<br /><br />Keep up the good work in spreading the news. I will also pass your site on to other friends who frequent Vegas.<br /><br />Best Wishes<br />RandyCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-59976344941867793252008-02-04T02:56:00.000-08:002008-02-16T23:44:00.469-08:00cocktail waitress jobs in las vegas<a href="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u206/Cocktaildollie/Mar-17-2006-1-Shoot129-small.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u206/Cocktaildollie/Mar-17-2006-1-Shoot129-small.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Hej Dollie..I just wanted to thank you for your very honest and humorous website..I am in that position..I work at Palms..Playboy Store..and I haf all my cards and no cocktail waitress experience..haf been filling out applications and trying to get started..I am thinking I should go to bartender school or something..you seem very intelligent and wise..I am from kumla sweden..and wish i knew someone like you in real life..I moved here 9 months ago and haf zero friends..sigh...lol..anyways..thank you again..puss puss Nikki </div><br /><br /><em>Hi Nikki,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I have a feeling you won't be lonely anymore.</em>Cocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-52409544506060308592008-02-04T02:55:00.001-08:002008-02-04T02:55:56.302-08:00becoming a cocktail waitress in Las VegasI checked out a few sections of your website and you seem like a straight shooter, so here's the deal: I'm a 23-year old math teacher who is moving out to Vegas in the beginning of August and I want a second job cocktailing. I have seven years of serving experience and 2 years of bartending experience; I would love to become a bartender out there but I know my shit isn't that tight behind the bar, especially compared to the bartenders out there. Because I'm a teacher, I obviously wouldn't be able to work from 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM during the week and on you website you said that when you first start, you need to be openly available...if you could email me back and let me know what my odds are here, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!<br /><br />Liz <br /><br />p.s. your son is adorableCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-33608592807406994242008-02-04T02:54:00.001-08:002008-02-16T23:52:31.368-08:00How to Tip the Cocktail WaitressHi Dollie -<br />I've been reading your site for a couple of years now - I think I stumbled on it when I was looking for resources on how to tip properly. I subscribe to a couple of online newsletters and one just arrived today, explaining how to tip. I thought you'd find the section on cocktail waitresses interesting.<br />You should be able to access it here: http://tk.publicaster.com/DC/ViewEmailInBrowser.aspx?646C76=3338383335&736272=33592&66=30<br />Between suggesting you order 2 drinks at a time and you only tip the hotel maids $1/day, I don't put much faith in their "recommendations." Although they did at least realize that you should tip the full amount a meal would have been, before comps/coupons/etc.<br />Thanks for having the site up. I really enjoy it!<br />TiffanyCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551371440934026413.post-68669821485371323712008-02-04T02:53:00.001-08:002008-02-04T02:53:23.169-08:00Dollie,<br /><br />I am going to be in Vegas next week for vacation. I've been to Las Vegas several times but always just to gamble or for a party. I am going with my wife this time (she's never been) and we have dinner reservations at the Eiffel Tower, Mesa Grill and Tao. What are the dress codes for these places?<br /><br />Thanks for your time!<br /><br />TaylorCocktaildollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105448553305187023noreply@blogger.com0