Documentation & SafetyQuestion 73 of 80
A patron becomes angry when you refuse further service. The safest way to handle the refusal is to:
a.Stay calm and polite, keep a professional tone, and avoid arguing or embarrassing the patron
b.Loudly announce to the whole bar that they are cut off
c.Physically remove them yourself immediately
d.Mock them until they leave
Explanation
Refusing service calmly and discreetly reduces the chance of confrontation and keeps everyone safer. Publicly embarrassing or physically confronting a patron tends to escalate the situation. A professional, low-key approach is both safer and more effective.
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