Monday Madness

Nice try… but no. The barman did not know what the 2nd man would want when he entered the bar.

The barman/bar does not give change? The first man may have had one dollar in coins and was thus given the option to purchase either beer (since he could pay 80 cents or one dollar in total). If the second man only had a one dollar note he would have to have special since no change would be given.

No policy against giving change exists in the bar…. but I believe you are getting very close to the answer here.

so if you put a $1 note on the bar and ask for beer you always get the special unless you specify the light and if you don't put any money on the bar first when ordering a beer you always get asked which you want.

No. The barman always attempts to give you what you want. In order for that to happen… the patron must indicate what their choice is.

so he put the dollar on top of the special pump, indicating his choice?

Nope. He put his money on the bar top.

Light beer can be either low calorie beer or low alcohol beer (or sometimes even both).

The barman saw the first man drive up to the pub and thus offered light beer as an alternative to special.

The second guy did not drive so the barman offered him special only?

Nope… you're previous answer was closer.

Everyone was buying with $1 bills so no change to be had. The bartender kept hoping someone would pay with change or buy a lite with exact change.

Incorrect. Change was available. That fact is key in the solution.

Alright people. Get your thinking caps on. I need this answered ASAP!

sorry out of ideas, you said the patron has to indicate his choice so i assume he pointed to the beer he wanted when he asked for a beer and put the $1 on the bar. shrugs.

Nope… the indication of the desired drink was made when he paid his money.

There was a sign that said if you wanted a special place a $1 on the bar face up or $1 in change. The first gut was blind so he couldn't read the sign.