If a guest tries to use someone else’s ID, how should you respond?

• A. Accept the ID if the person looks old enough.
• B. Call the police immediately.
• C. Offer a different drink.
• D. Politely refuse service, explain you must verify each person’s own age, and request a valid ID from the presenting guest.

Answer: (D)

The main idea is to verify each guest’s own age with a valid ID and require the ID to belong to the person presenting it. When someone tries to use another person’s ID, you should politely refuse service, explain that you must verify the age of the person who will be drinking, and ask for a valid ID from the presenting guest. This protects the establishment legally and helps ensure only those of legal drinking age are served. Accepting someone else’s ID isn’t proper verification and can enable underage drinking. Calling the police immediately is unnecessary for this scenario, and offering a different drink doesn’t address the requirement to verify identity. Always confirm the ID is valid (not expired) and that it matches the person presenting it.