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It was one of those questionable bars on the periphery.  There’s a lot of faux dive and then there are bars that you may genuinely wish to avoid.  I knew I wasn’t in Seattle anymore as I drew a few suspicious looks.  I was wearing a gender neutral baseball cap from a brewery in Brooklyn.  I didn't even realize it was considered gender neutral when I bought it.  I just liked the bright colors.  And apparently, the bright colors were pretty and it was enough to elicit questions about my manhood. 

Wanna pound a beer

I guess it’s too much to ask

Let me sit in peace

I just ignored a few unkind words.  I realized that I was twice as big as the person making the suggestions.  Perhaps my manhood must be questioned to reassert his.  Either that or maybe he secretly wants to hit on me.  I really don’t know.  I walked in so I’m committed to having at least one drink.  I’ll avoid a fight if I can.  The bartender is a middle age lady.  She politely takes my order for Yuengling draft and a shot of Jameson.  She calls me sweetheart and somehow that makes me feel good.

Toss back Jameson

pound the shot glass hard on bar

emphasize moment

tip the bartender nicely

peacefully sip beer