> I have been following the messages on bartender responsibility in
> recent days. I am well aware of the story in Iowa about the girl
> driving drunk and killing the little girl. I am a bartender in Iowa
> and have been to the bar in question. I actually wrote a reply to to
> the "responsibility" message but felt I may have been a little too
> harsh in my response so I deleted it. What I am looking for now is a
> response from everyone about ways to stop these sort of tragedies. I
> want hints, tips, procedures, and whatever else in ways that people
> cut patrons off. Also I like to focus on cutting off regulars.
> People, I love bartending and do not want to stop anyone from a good
> time but lets see if we can find common ground and help each other
> find ways to prevent people from over doing it. Any advice will be
> helpful.
A majority of our clientel is from area hotels which provide a car service for
their guests.It would be nice to see the bars provide this type of service to
customers. We are quick on calling cabs and my boss would be the first to
drive a regular home. The laws are strict here on LI and the roads are well
patrolled. Most customers a re pretty careful But you never know