"'Course. Any good bartender's gotta have it." He practically struts away, scooping up a clean lowball glass, holding it to the light. "You've gotta know people. It's the only way you're gonna keep 'em comin' back. It reassures 'em."

He nods off the the thanks - it's an offer he extends to everyone, no trouble. "You don't mind me sayin' so, I could tell that already. You hittin' a rough patch?"