A patron orders a standard alcoholic drink and consumes it quickly. They immediately order another, saying they are in a hurry. What should you consider before serving the second drink?

Question: A patron orders a standard alcoholic drink and consumes it quickly. They immediately order another, saying they are in a hurry. What should you consider before serving the second drink?

Answer options: ✅ Whether they show any signs of intoxication, regardless of the time.

• Only the time elapsed since their last drink was served.
• Their stated reason for being in a hurry.
• The overall quietness of the establishment.

Correct answer: Whether they show any signs of intoxication, regardless of the time.

Explanation: A server's primary responsibility is to prevent intoxication. Even if only a short time has passed, a patron's quick consumption and immediate reorder means you must assess for signs of intoxication. AGLC regulations require servers to continually monitor patrons for signs of intoxication and refuse service once visible signs appear, regardless of how many drinks they claim to have had or how quickly they want to drink. The patron's reason or the establishment's volume are irrelevant to intoxication assessment.