Which of the following actions is recommended to help guests pace their drinking?

• A. Offer water between servings, serve smaller portions, and avoid encouraging rapid consumption.
• B. Serve larger portions to reduce frequency of service.
• C. Encourage guests to drink quickly to finish.
• D. Replace water with soda.

Answer: (B)

Pacing guests’ drinking is best supported by giving them time between sips and control over how much they receive at once. Offering water between servings, serving smaller portions, and avoiding any prompts to drink rapidly directly slows the pace and helps guests stay hydrated, monitor their intake, and enjoy their beverages responsibly. Larger portions tend to increase the amount consumed in a single visit and speed up overall intake, which works against pacing. Encouraging guests to drink quickly undermines the goal of moderation, and substituting water with soda doesn’t address pacing and can add unnecessary sugar or caffeine without slowing consumption.