Alcohol Flashcards
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What form of identification is generally NOT acceptable for verifying a guest's age before serving alcohol?
Answer: A photocopy of a driver's license
A photocopy is not acceptable because it can be easily altered and is not an original government document.
A guest's behavior begins to show slurred speech and unsteady movement. What stage of intoxication does this most likely indicate?
Answer: Increasing impairment
Slurred speech and loss of coordination are signs of increasing impairment.
What should a server do when a guest shows clear signs of intoxication?
Answer: Stop alcohol service and offer water or food
Service should be stopped and non-alcoholic options like water or food offered.
Which factor does NOT affect how quickly alcohol affects a person?
Answer: Eye color
Eye color has no effect on alcohol absorption or impairment.
Approximately how long does the body take to process one standard drink?
Answer: About 1 hour
The body metabolizes roughly one standard drink per hour.
What is the best practice when a guest hands over an ID that appears altered?
Answer: Refuse alcohol service and follow house policy
Service should be refused and the establishment's policy followed when an ID looks altered.
Which drink contains roughly the same amount of pure alcohol as a 12-ounce regular beer?
Answer: 5 ounces of table wine
A 5-ounce glass of table wine has about the same pure alcohol as a 12-ounce regular beer.