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A customer presents an ID that is expired. How should the server generally treat it?

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Correct answer

Treat it with caution — an expired ID may not be acceptable proof of age depending on jurisdiction, so verify policy

  1. A Treat it with caution — an expired ID may not be acceptable proof of age depending on jurisdiction, so verify policy
  2. B Accept it only at night
  3. C Refuse all service permanently
  4. D Always accept it

Why this is the answer

An expired ID should be treated with caution because, depending on the jurisdiction and house policy, it may not be acceptable as valid proof of age. Some places do not accept expired IDs at all; others may under limited circumstances. Because an expired ID also raises the possibility that the person no longer matches the photo or is using an old document improperly, the safe approach is to follow the establishment's policy and decline service if a valid, acceptable ID cannot be provided. When unsure, do not serve.
Source: Responsible Beverage Service — Expired IDs

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Checking identification is the single most tested skill: which IDs are acceptable, how to spot a fake, what to do when an ID is expired, and the birthdate arithmetic for today's date. Every answer here should be something you can do in under thirty seconds at the bar. This is one of 13 Seller-Server questions on checking identification, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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