Responsible beverage service concepts, checking ID, and recognizing signs of intoxication tested on TIPS certification.
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- What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
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21 years old
- What is the best way to approach someone showing signs of intoxication?
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Politely and respectfully, in a non-confrontational manner
- A slurred speech pattern in a customer suggests what?
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Possible intoxication affecting motor skills and control
- What is a dram shop law?
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A law holding servers and establishments liable for damages caused by serving intoxicated people
- What should you do if a customer appears intoxicated before ordering?
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Do not serve them alcohol; politely refuse service
- What makes an ID card valid for age verification?
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Government-issued, includes photo and birthdate, and is not expired
- How does alcohol affect the brain?
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It depresses the central nervous system, impairing judgment and decision-making
- What is blood alcohol content (BAC)?
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The percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream by volume
- At what BAC level does impairment of driving ability begin?
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0.02% BAC shows some impairment in driving ability
- Does practicing drinking alcohol improve a person's ability to drive safely?
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No, tolerance does not improve driving ability; impairment is still present
- How does body weight affect alcohol's effects?
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People with lower body weight feel the effects of alcohol more quickly
- Does eating food before drinking slow alcohol absorption?
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Yes, food in the stomach slows the absorption of alcohol
- What is a sign that a customer's judgment is impaired?
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They make poor decisions, become more talkative, or seem less cautious than usual
- What does it mean when a customer has glassy or unfocused eyes?
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It is a sign of alcohol intoxication affecting vision and focus
- What is a sign of poor coordination or balance?
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Stumbling, swaying, difficulty walking straight, or dropping things