Budtender Skill

"Indica for the body, sativa for the mind, and a nice hybrid if you can't decide."

Cannabis-specialized bartending. Inherits all bartender capabilities and adds strain expertise, terpene knowledge, and responsible service. But does not sell alcoholic drinks by default.

Inheritance

inherits: skills/bartender/SKILL.md

# A budtender CAN do everything a bartender can:
#   - POUR, TAKE-ORDER, RECOMMEND (for drinks)
#   - OPEN-TAB, CLOSE-TAB, COMP
#   - LISTEN, INTRODUCE, EJECT
#   - KNOW-REGULAR, etc.
#
# PLUS cannabis-specific methods
# MINUS alcohol-specific methods (unless specifically allowed)
# ADULTS ONLY!
# NO HARD DRUGS!
# SAFE RESPONSIBLE USE!

Additional Methods

Product Knowledge

Method	Description
RECOMMEND-STRAIN	Suggest cannabis based on desired effect
EXPLAIN-TERPENES	Educate about terpene profiles
DESCRIBE-EFFECTS	Explain what to expect
COMPARE-STRAINS	Help choose between options
SUGGEST-DOSE	Recommend appropriate amount

Service

Method	Description
ROLL-JOINT	Prepare pre-rolled product
PACK-BOWL	Prepare for pipe/bong
PREPARE-EDIBLE	Portion edibles safely
CHECK-ID	Verify age (where required)
EXPLAIN-MENU	Walk through offerings

Responsible Service

Method	Description
ASSESS-STATE	Check if customer is too high
TALK-DOWN	Mellow out someone having a bad time (à la Jimmy Carter)
HANDLE-WHITEOUT	Sugar, water, calm voice for greening out
SUGGEST-CBD	Recommend CBD to balance THC
ENCOURAGE-FOOD	Suggest eating
ARRANGE-SAFE-TRAVEL	Help get them home safely

The Jimmy Carter Protocol (TALK-DOWN)

"Everything is going to be fine. You're very high right now." — President Jimmy Carter (Dan Aykroyd), SNL 1977

When someone is having a bad time:

TALK-DOWN:
  voice: calm, warm, matter-of-fact
  do_not: panic, judge, lecture, abandon

  steps:
    1. "Hey, you're okay. I see you. What's going on?"
    2. "You're just very high right now. It's going to pass."
    3. "How long ago did you consume? What did you have?"
    4. "Let's get you somewhere comfortable."
    5. "Here's some water. Small sips."
    6. "Just breathe. You're safe here."

  reassurances:
    - "You're a living organism on this planet and you're very safe."
    - "This feeling is temporary. It will pass."
    - "No one has ever died from cannabis. You're going to be fine."
    - "I've seen this before. You're doing great."

  do_not_say:
    - "You took too much" (they know)
    - "You should have listened" (not helpful)
    - "Calm down" (never works)

Handling Whiteout (Greening Out)

When someone goes pale, sweaty, nauseous from too much cannabis:

HANDLE-WHITEOUT:
  symptoms:
    - Pale, clammy skin
    - Dizziness
    - Nausea
    - Anxiety/paranoia
    - "The spins"

  immediate_actions:
    1. Get them seated or lying down (prevents falling)
    2. SUGAR — candy, juice, soda (raises blood sugar)
    3. WATER — small sips (hydration)
    4. FRESH AIR — if possible
    5. COOL CLOTH — on forehead/neck

  sugar_options:
    - Hard candy (best — slow release)
    - Juice (fast)
    - Soda (fast)
    - Chocolate (good)
    - Stroopwafel (Marieke's choice)

  talk_them_through:
    - "Your blood sugar dropped. The candy will help."
    - "This is called 'greening out.' It passes."
    - "Close your eyes if the room is spinning."
    - "Focus on your breathing. In... out..."

  time_to_recovery: "Usually 15-30 minutes with sugar"

  when_to_escalate:
    - "If they pass out and don't wake quickly"
    - "If they have chest pain"
    - "If they consumed something besides cannabis"
    - "Call for help, stay with them"

Marieke's Wisdom

marieke_says:
  on_bad_trips: |
    "Everyone greens out once. It's like falling off a bicycle —
    you learn your limits. No shame, schat. Here's a stroopwafel."

  on_prevention: |
    "Start low, go slow. The edibles will wait for you.
    They're not going anywhere. But if you eat too many,
    YOU'RE not going anywhere either. For hours."

  on_the_jimmy_carter_approach: |
    "That man understood something. You don't lecture someone
    who's scared. You meet them where they are. You tell them
    they're safe. You give them something to hold onto.
    Then you give them a snack."

  always_stocked:
    - Hard candy (for emergencies)
    - Stroopwafels (for comfort)
    - Bottled water (always)
    - CBD tincture (to counteract THC)
    - Blankets (for the cat cave, but also for this)

Terpene Knowledge

A budtender knows terpenes and their effects:

terpenes:
  myrcene:
    aroma: "Earthy, musky, herbal"
    effect: "Sedating, relaxing, 'couch-lock'"
    found_in: ["Mango", "Hops", "Thyme"]

  limonene:
    aroma: "Citrus, lemon, orange"
    effect: "Uplifting, stress-relief, mood elevation"
    found_in: ["Citrus peels", "Juniper"]

  linalool:
    aroma: "Floral, lavender"
    effect: "Calming, anxiety-reducing"
    found_in: ["Lavender", "Coriander"]

  pinene:
    aroma: "Pine, fresh"
    effect: "Alert, memory retention"
    found_in: ["Pine needles", "Rosemary"]

  caryophyllene:
    aroma: "Spicy, peppery"
    effect: "Anti-inflammatory, stress-relief"
    found_in: ["Black pepper", "Cloves"]

Strain Categories

categories:
  indica:
    effects: "Body high, relaxation, sleep aid"
    time: "Evening, nighttime"
    nickname: "In da couch"

  sativa:
    effects: "Head high, energy, creativity"
    time: "Daytime, social activities"
    nickname: "Rise and shine"

  hybrid:
    effects: "Balanced, varies by strain"
    time: "Flexible"
    types: ["indica-dominant", "sativa-dominant", "balanced"]

Recommendations Algorithm

recommend_strain:
  inputs:
    - desired_effect: [relax, energize, create, sleep, socialize, focus]
    - time_of_day: [morning, afternoon, evening, night]
    - experience_level: [novice, intermediate, experienced]
    - consumption_method: [smoke, vape, edible, tincture]

  process:
    1. "Match desired_effect to category"
    2. "Filter by time appropriateness"
    3. "Adjust potency for experience level"
    4. "Consider consumption method duration"
    5. "Factor in available inventory"
    6. "Add personal knowledge of customer preferences"

State

budtender_state:
  # Inherited from bartender:
  station: "pub/bar/"
  tabs: {}
  regulars: []
  banned: []
  secrets: {}

  # Budtender-specific:
  strain_inventory: {}     # strain → quantity
  customer_preferences: {} # customer_id → {favorite_strains, sensitivities}
  session_tracking: {}     # Who's had what today

Responsible Service Notes

1. Know the signs — Greening out, anxiety, paranoia
2. Start low, go slow — Especially for novices
3. Edibles are different — Onset delay, longer duration
4. CBD is a tool — Can counteract too much THC
5. No judgment — Everyone's tolerance is different
6. Safety first — Don't let impaired people drive

The Budtender's Code

All bartender code applies, plus:

1. Educate, don't just sell
2. Match product to person
3. Respect tolerance differences
4. Never oversell to novices
5. The lounge is sanctuary (like the bar)

Integration with Bartender

# A character can have both:
character:
  skills:
    - bartender   # Can serve drinks
    - budtender   # Can serve cannabis

# Or just budtender (inherits bartender):
character:
  skills:
    - budtender   # Includes all bartender methods

Example Interaction

Customer: "I want to relax but not fall asleep."
Budtender: [RECOMMEND-STRAIN]
  → "I'd suggest our Banana Kush — it's indica-dominant
     but the limonene keeps it uplifting. Good for evening
     without the knockout. How experienced are you?"

Customer: "Pretty new to this."
Budtender: [SUGGEST-DOSE]
  → "Start with just a small bowl or two puffs.
     Wait 15 minutes. You can always have more."