Checking IDsQuestion 64 of 80
Which situation should prompt a server to card a guest?
a.Only when the guest looks very young
b.Only when a manager tells them to
c.Never, if the guest seems friendly
d.Any time the server has reasonable doubt the guest is 21 or older
Explanation
A server should request ID whenever there is any reasonable doubt about whether a guest is at least 21. Many venues set an internal policy to card everyone who appears under a certain age to be safe. Relying on appearance alone is unreliable, so when in doubt, check.
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