ID & MinorsQuestion 59 of 80
While checking an ID, you notice the photo looks like someone else and the birth date numbers appear slightly raised and re-glued. What should you do?
a.Accept it since it has a photo
b.Refuse the sale and, per policy, involve management about the possible fake or altered ID
c.Serve a smaller drink instead
d.Ask the customer to guess their own zodiac sign and serve if correct
Explanation
Signs like a mismatched photo and tampered birth date indicate a possibly fake or altered ID, so the sale must be refused. Following house policy, the server should notify management. Accepting a questionable ID exposes the server and business to liability.
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