IntoxicationQuestion 51 of 80
A patron shows no obvious physical signs yet, but you have personally served them six standard drinks in about 90 minutes. What is the responsible interpretation?
a.They must be sober since they look fine
b.Their consumption strongly suggests rising intoxication, so service should slow or stop even before dramatic signs appear
c.Drink count is meaningless
d.You should serve faster to finish the tab
Explanation
Six standard drinks in 90 minutes far exceeds the roughly one-per-hour the body can process, so intoxication is almost certainly building. Tracking consumption alongside observed signs gives an earlier warning than waiting for stumbling. A prudent server slows or stops service at this point.
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