Instead of pouring the second double, Marco placed a glass of water in front of Paul.
Here’s a helpful, story-based explanation of principles, focused on Chapter 1 (typically covering the basics of TABC certification, legal responsibility, and recognizing when to refuse service). Title: The First Mistake Marco had been bartending for three years. He knew how to pour a perfect pint, shake a margarita until it sang, and keep three conversations going at once. But tonight, he was about to learn that speed isn’t everything. tabc on the fly answers chapter 1
But he’d heard the statistic in training: 40% of alcohol-related crashes involve someone who was served after showing visible signs of intoxication. And the law doesn’t care how busy you are. Instead of pouring the second double, Marco placed
I could just pour it, Marco thought. No one will notice. He knew how to pour a perfect pint,
Marco hesitated. The bar was three rows deep. His manager was yelling for garnishes. Another customer waved cash in his face.
On the fly, Marco thought. Keep the line moving.
“On the house,” Marco said. “How about we slow down for ten minutes?”