A clearly intoxicated patron asks the server to call them 'just one Uber' and refuses to wait inside. The server should:
Explanation
Even after refusing service, the server retains some duty of care for safe departure. Encourage the patron to wait inside, offer water and a seat, dispatch the rideshare, and ideally walk the patron to the curb when the car arrives. Pushing intoxicated patrons into the parking lot (b) or onto the sidewalk (d) increases risk of DUI, falls, assaults, or pedestrian deaths — and supports plaintiffs in any liability case.
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