There is an article in today's seattle times about the bartender at the infamous Moon Temple. Here is a quote from one of the regulars:

"I've been coming here for 38 years, and Harry is the best part of that," said customer Dave Rainsberger. "It is the noblest thing in the world for a bartender to be able to look at your face and get you a drink before you say a word."

That's right:

"the noblest thing in the world" is being grunted at and having a drink thrown your way.