Checking IDsQuestion 54 of 80
Why should a server physically handle and inspect an ID rather than glance at it?
a.To keep the guest's ID as a deposit
b.To feel for alterations, check the photo, and confirm the ID is genuine and unexpired
c.Because glancing is illegal in all states
d.To slow down the line intentionally
Explanation
Holding the ID lets the server feel for tampering, examine the photo and details closely, and confirm it is authentic and current. A quick glance can miss signs of a fake or an expired card. Thorough inspection is the point of checking ID at all.
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