TAM Card Recognizing Intoxication 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a reliable physical sign of intoxication that TAM training identifies?

Accepted Answer

Bloodshot or glassy eyes combined with slurred speech

Answer

Wearing sunglasses indoors

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Having a loud laugh

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Ordering expensive drinks

Question 2

What behavioral change often indicates the early stages of intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Becoming noticeably more talkative, louder, and less inhibited than when they arrived

Answer

Becoming quieter and more reserved

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Ordering food

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Checking their phone frequently

Question 3

Why is it important for servers to count or track the number of drinks a patron consumes?

Accepted Answer

To estimate the patron's likely BAC and anticipate intoxication before obvious signs appear

Answer

To calculate the tip accurately

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Drink counting is not part of TAM training

Answer

Only to comply with inventory requirements

Question 4

What does it mean when an intoxicated patron has difficulty focusing their eyes or maintaining eye contact?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol has impaired their oculomotor function, indicating significant intoxication

Answer

They are being rude

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They are tired from a long day

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They are distracted by the TV

Question 5

How can a server distinguish between a patron who is naturally uncoordinated and one who is intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

By comparing their current coordination to their behavior when they arrived or first ordered

Answer

There is no way to distinguish

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By asking them directly

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By checking their shoe type

Question 6

What is 'tolerance masking' and why is it a concern for servers?

Accepted Answer

When a heavy drinker shows fewer visible signs of intoxication despite high BAC, making it harder for servers to detect impairment

Answer

A type of face mask worn by bartenders

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A technique for ignoring difficult patrons

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A method of measuring drink strength