Why is offering water between alcoholic drinks a recommended practice?

• A. It helps pace consumption, reduces intoxication risk, and supports guest hydration and safety.
• B. Increases costs.
• C. Has no effect on intoxication.
• D. Decreases hydration.

Answer: (A)

Offering water between alcoholic drinks supports safer service by helping guests pace their intake, which can reduce the risk of drinking too much too quickly. Hydration matters because water helps prevent dehydration that often accompanies alcohol, and it supports better judgment and balance. By pairing hydration with alcohol, staff promote a safer, more controlled drinking experience and reduce the chances of intoxication-related issues.

The idea that it would increase costs isn’t the point of this practice, and saying it has no effect on intoxication misses the practical impact of pacing and hydration. Water actually improves hydration, not decreases it.