Recognizing IntoxicationQuestion 31 of 80
Why should a server monitor a guest's rate of drinking over time?
a.To increase the guest's tab
b.To decide the guest's food order
c.Because rapid consumption raises BAC quickly and signals rising intoxication risk
d.Because it is required to calculate the tip
Explanation
Tracking how fast a guest drinks helps a server anticipate rising intoxication before obvious signs appear. Several drinks in a short period push BAC up quickly. Monitoring pace lets the server slow service, suggest food or water, and prevent over-service.
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