A doorman (more commonly referred to as a bouncer) is a term for a person who deals with the general security of a bar, pub or nightclub. Bouncers differ from other security professionals in that they specifically deal with individuals under the influence of alcoholic beverages and are more often than not responsible for protecting people rather than property and the theft of property. While other security professionals may deal regularly with inebriated individuals, such as security guards at rock concerts, they are generally not considered bouncers. Tourists sit outside a bar in Chiang Mai, Thailand A bar in Switzerland. ... An amusingly named pub (the Old New Inn) at Bourton-on-the-Water, in the Cotswold Hills of South West England A pub in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh, Scotland A public house, usually known as a pub, is a drinking establishment found mainly in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada... A nightclub (often shortened to club) is an entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. ... Alcoholic beverages are drinks containing ethanol, popularly called alcohol. ... The term, rock concert, refers to a musical performance in the style of any one of many genres inspired by rock and roll music. ...

A bouncer is responsible for two primary tasks - keeping undesirable, underage, intoxicated, and otherwise disqualified individuals from entering the establishment and removing said individuals from the establishment if they gained entry improperly or have become disorderly, overly intoxicated, or violent while inside. Bouncers can also be responsible for collecting an entry fee, or "cover", escorting other employees to and from their vehicles, and providing limited first aid to patrons. In some rare cases, bouncers can also act as personal bodyguards for VIPs (Very Important Persons), celebrities, and the club owners while these individuals are inside the establishment. Increasingly bouncers must be certified with training in crowd control and first aid. First aid is a series of simple, life-saving medical techniques that a non-doctor or layman can be trained to perform. ...

Some differentiate the terms doorman and bouncer depending on where the bouncer/doorman is stationed. Doorman remain in or near a doorway and are primarily responsible for selective admittance and collecting entry fees. Bouncers can be stationed inside a club and are primarily responsible for crowd control, removing intoxicated or violent patrons, and protecting bartenders and other employees. A doorman, however, may rush inside to assist a bouncer and vice-versa. Others simply view the terms as interchangable. A bartender (also known as a barkeep or barmaid, drinkslinger, or tender, among other names) is the person behind a bar in a pub, tavern, inn, bar, or restaurant that serves beverages, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic alike. ...

It has been suggested that the term "bouncer" originated from when a drunk and disorderly person would be thrown out and "bounce" as he hit the ground. Another speculation is that the term originated from the person that stood guard on in bar doorway, collecting and subsequently bouncing coins, given to him as payment to enter the bar, on wood to test whether or not the coins were real or counterfeit. A counterfeit is an imitation that is made with the intent to deceptively represent its content or origins. ...

Bouncers are stereotypically portrayed (most famously in the American film Road House) as large muscular men, martial arts experts and/or street fighters who remove drunk and/or disorderly patrons from an establishment using violent hand to hand combat methods, then further punish said individuals outside the establishment with more physical violence. In actuality, many bouncers are required to deal with patrons, even intoxicated ones, with persuasive verbal techniques and are not allowed to use violence or physical restraints, except in the same manner of self defense as any ordinary citizen if physically attacked. While some bouncers may be muscular and/or have martial arts training, this is not necessarily the norm as many bars and nightclubs will hire bouncers that mirror or adopt the physical appearance and demeanor of their clientele. In most cases, even in bars and nightclubs frequented by violent individuals, bouncers will only use physical force in self defense and to protect the safety of other customers. Ultimately the appearance, attitudes, and professional techniques of bouncers vary from establishment to establishment. Since bouncers are usually the first employees a potential patron will encounter prior to entering an establishment, the impression they leave can influence whether or not the individual chooses to enter the establishment and how they may treat the other employees and customers inside. Road House is a 1989 film directed by Rowdy Herrington and starring Patrick Swayze as a top bouncer at a seedy roadside bar (it is not related whatsoever to the 1948 movie). ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Street fighting is a term used to denote spontaneous, hand-to-hand fighting in public places. ... Combatives FM 21-150 Figure 4-1, Vital Targets. ...

Strip clubs, also known as gentlemen's clubs and lounges, also employ bouncers and doorman. They usually retain the same responsibilities as normal nightclub bouncers, but are also responsible for the personal safety of the strippers, or exotic dancers, employed at the club. This includes the removal of patrons who grope or assault the dancers. For the book or movie Striptease see Striptease (book) and Striptease (movie) A striptease is a performance, usually a dance, in which the performer gradually removes their clothing for the purposes of sexually arousing the audience, usually performed in nightclubs. ... For the book or movie Striptease see Striptease (book) and Striptease (movie) A striptease is a performance, usually a dance, in which the performer gradually removes their clothing for the purposes of sexually arousing the audience, usually performed in nightclubs. ...

The term doorman can also refer to an individual who works the main entrance to a residential building, usually a hotel, apartment, or condominium building. These individuals emphasize personal service over security, although most doormen are responsible for preventing unauthorized admittance to the building. These doormen are usually not required to deal with inebriated people, unless they are tenants or homeless individuals loitering on or vandalizing the property. Ususally these are more prestigious positions and often require a uniform. These doorman usually receive gratuities as well as a higher hourly wage. A homeless man pushes a cart down the street. ... This page describes uniform in the sense of clothing. ... A tip (also known as a gratuity) is an amount of payment to certain service sector professionals which is in addition to the advertised bill or fee. ...

Trivia

• Christopher Michael Langan, generally acknowledged to be the smartest man in America, was a bar bouncer for many years.

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See also

• doorkeeper
• gatekeeper

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External link

• A bouncer recounts his experiences on the job