Which of the following scenarios demonstrates good responsible service practice?

Question: Which of the following scenarios demonstrates good responsible service practice?

Answer options:

• Serving a group of four shots each when they are clearly celebrating a birthday and already boisterous. ✅ Offering water or non-alcoholic beverages to a patron who is showing early signs of intoxication.
• Continuing to serve a customer because they insist they are 'fine' after consuming several drinks.
• Ignoring a customer who is verbally abusive towards staff but still ordering drinks.

Correct answer: Offering water or non-alcoholic beverages to a patron who is showing early signs of intoxication.

Explanation: Offering water or non-alcoholic beverages to a patron showing early signs of intoxication is a proactive and responsible practice to slow down their alcohol consumption and prevent further intoxication. Serving more shots to an already boisterous group, continuing service to someone who is clearly not 'fine,' or ignoring abusive behaviour are all irresponsible and potentially illegal actions.