Which practice helps staff monitor a patron's alcohol intake most effectively?

• A. Serving quickly
• B. Unlimited refills
• C. Correct pours
• D. Not checking IDs

Answer: (C)

Using standard pours is the best approach because it creates a predictable amount of alcohol in each drink, making it possible to track how much a patron has consumed over time. When pours are consistent, staff can estimate total intake, pace service, and decide when to slow down, offer water, or suggest food to help moderate effects. The other practices don’t support monitoring intake: serving drinks quickly can hasten consumption; unlimited refills remove a natural check on quantity; not checking IDs introduces safety risks and doesn’t address monitoring how much a patron is drinking.