As a seller/server, you have been trained to recognize when a customer has had too much to drink. It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your patrons when you sell and serve alcohol. Overly tipsy people may become aggressive or disruptive. Recognizing when a customer has had too much to drink is essential.
Where are your customers in the tipsy range? ABCD has developed resources to help determine when someone has ‘had enough’:
1. Download a Tipsy Poster:
Download and Print the Tipsy Range Poster
2. Posters for Customers and Servers:
- For the customer:
- Hang posters for the bathroom on stall doors or mirrors, in a hallway, or at the bar (speaking to the customer)
- For the server – use the ‘Posters’:
- Put behind the bar
- Laminate them and circle where “Bob” or “Suzie” are on the tipsy range at shift changes
3. “Zebra Striping”:
This is a strategy to moderate booze intake. You may have already been doing this, but check out these tips:
- What is “Zebra Striping” (ZS)?
- Alternating drinks by adding in a NA drink
- Most bars and restaurants offer NA and low-ABV versions of all sorts of drinks now
- What are the benefits of ZS?
- Promotes moderation
- Saves money
- Explore new drink options
- Gives the body time to process alcohol
- Why is ZS popular?
- Promotes the mindful drinking trend
- Supports the no and low-alcohol movement
- Encourages healthier options and choices
- What are other ways to practice moderation in drinking?
- “Going Low” = Choose ABV all night
- “Bookending” = Start and finish the night with NA drinks
- Read this article to learn more: What is Zebra Striping? The drinking trend Gen Z use to lower alcohol consumption
Together, we can provide every Montanan with the tools and knowledge to opt for a good and responsible time.
