Smart Serve: Recognizing intoxication

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1. Which breathing change does AGCO list as a possible sign of intoxication?

   1. Holding the breath while talking
   2. Breathing only through the nose
   3. Breathing noticeably slower or shallower
   4. Breathing noticeably deeper and faster

2. According to AGCO, in what order do signs of intoxication appear?

   1. In any order, or several at once
   2. Only after the fourth drink
   3. Always speech first, then motor signs
   4. Always motor signs first, then speech

3. A patron keeps stumbling over one word and runs other words together. Which sign is this?

   1. Poor enunciation or slurred speech
   2. Inappropriate volume and tone of speech
   3. Slowed breathing
   4. Gross motor control

4. A patron shouts across a quiet table, then whispers for no reason. Which AGCO sign is this?

   1. Poor enunciation
   2. Inappropriate speech volume
   3. A change in the pace of speech
   4. Tiredness

5. A patron alternates between racing speech and very slow speech. Which AGCO sign is this?

   1. Poor enunciation
   2. Inappropriate speech volume
   3. Decreased alertness
   4. A change in the pace of speech

6. A patron arrived sober and had one beer, but quickly shows strong signs of intoxication. What does AGCO say this may indicate?

   1. A normal reaction to one beer
   2. Drugs mixed with alcohol, or a tainted drink
   3. That they are simply tired after work
   4. That the music is too loud for them

7. Besides bloodshot eyes, which eye signs does AGCO link to cannabis intoxication?

   1. Rapid blinking and squinting
   2. Yellowed eyes and puffy lids
   3. Eyelid tremors and dilated pupils
   4. Pinpoint pupils and dry eyes

8. A patron is sweating heavily in a cool room and has not been dancing. What should a server think?

   1. It means they need a colder drink and some ice water
   2. It proves they are under 19
   3. It may be a sign of intoxication to watch
   4. It shows they are definitely sober

9. You must repeat a simple question three times before a customer answers. Which sign is this?

   1. Red eyes
   2. Inappropriate sweating
   3. Decreased alertness
   4. Fine motor control

10. Can a person become intoxicated from substances other than alcohol, according to AGCO?

    1. Only from cannabis edibles
    2. Yes, also cannabis or other drugs, alone or combined
    3. No, the law treats only alcohol as a cause of intoxication
    4. Only from prescription drugs

11. A patron misjudges the table edge and sets a glass down half off it. Which AGCO sign does this fit?

    1. Declining hand-eye coordination
    2. A slower breathing rate
    3. Inappropriate speech volume
    4. Normal clumsiness at a party

12. A patron keeps fumbling coins and dropping their phone. Which AGCO sign of intoxication is this?

    1. Inappropriate speech volume
    2. Gross motor control improving
    3. Fine motor control deteriorating
    4. Inappropriate sweating

13. A patron on a bar patio lights a joint. Under Ontario's smoke-free rules as AGCO describes them, is this allowed?

    1. Yes, because the patio is outdoors
    2. Yes, after 11 p.m. only
    3. No, smoking cannabis is banned on bar patios
    4. Yes, cannabis is legal so it is allowed

14. You suspect someone has tampered with a patron's drink. What does AGCO say to do?

    1. Pour the drink out and say nothing
    2. Wait until closing to report it
    3. Notify police immediately
    4. Ask the patron to finish it quickly

15. A guest bumps into tables and holds their arms out to keep their balance. Which sign is this?

    1. Decreased alertness
    2. Poor enunciation
    3. Fine motor control deteriorating
    4. Gross motor control deteriorating

16. How far from a restaurant or bar patio does Ontario's smoke-free rule ban smoking or vaping cannabis in public areas?

    1. Within 9 metres
    2. Within 5 metres
    3. Within 3 metres
    4. Within 20 metres

17. Why does AGCO say intoxicated people may look tired or sleepy?

    1. Alcohol and cannabis are stimulants
    2. Bars are usually kept too warm
    3. Loud music causes fatigue
    4. Alcohol and cannabis are depressants

18. You notice one possible sign of intoxication in a patron. What does AGCO recommend first?

    1. Cut them off and call police at once
    2. Serve them a double to settle them
    3. Keep monitoring for other signs
    4. Ignore it until closing time