I think what he probably means is that the bartender asks for the card as soon as you order a drink..( I don't know of any, every bar I've had a drink at. the b

I think what he probably means is that the bartender asks for the card as soon as you order a drink..( I don't know of any, every bar I've had a drink at. the bartender makes me the drink and only while I am halfway or done, does he ask if I need to start a tab?)