SETTING THESAURUS

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Settings should always be chosen with care. Consider the emotion you want your viewpoint character to feel and how setting choices, weather elements, and symbolism might build a specific mood in the scene, create tension and conflict, or even raise the stakes.
SIGHTS:
Wooden paneling
Wall-mounted flat screen TVs over the bar and spaced around the room
A themed décor that often is affiliated with a specific country (Ireland, Scotland, Germany, etc.)
Displayed items and décor that represent that culture (pictures, antiques, flags, colors, symbols)
Heavy wooden tables
Bench seats or sturdy chairs
Low lighting
Windows with stained glass inserts to minimize natural light
Waitresses dressed in short black skirts and mini pouch aprons holding pens and notepads
A long wooden bar with local craft beer taps and a selection of international beers
A computer for placing orders
Stemmed glasses inverted in racks above the bar
A tray holding drink embellishments (straws, stirrers, plastic swords, umbrellas)
Bins for garnishes (orange sections, lime and lemon wedges, pineapple chunks, olives, pearl onions)
Beer drains
Full ice trays
Sinks with dirty blenders and mixers waiting to be rinsed
Bottles of alcohol
A stack of menus
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