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How can you prevent guests from becoming drunk at parties?

Firm News,Social Host Liability On Friday, November 24, 2017

When you host holiday parties at your Connecticut home, you may not always think about keeping your guests sober. However, if one of your guests becomes drunk and is involved in a car crash after leaving your party, you may be held liable. It is important to know how you can keep your guests sober.

One thing you can do is make sure your guests have access to plenty of water. According to The Business Journals, this can ensure your guests drink something besides alcohol, especially if you are hosting a dinner party. Additionally, you should usually give your guests a few non-alcoholic options. Some people may prefer soda, while others may enjoy sparkling beverages. You may also want to serve sparkling water to make this beverage a bit more exciting.

You may want to have a designated bar tender for the night. This means that your guests cannot serve themselves and allows someone to understand how much each guest has had to drink. Sometimes despite your best efforts, someone may have too much to drink. In this case, it’s a good idea to make sure this person does not drive. You may want to see if someone can give this guest a lift home or you might simply call a cab.

If your party involves several courses of food, you may want to consider picking one wine to go with each course. This allows you to remove both the wine glasses and the bottle after each course. Additionally, it’s a good idea to end the evening with coffee. This can help you make sure that your guests do not drink alcohol immediately before they drive.

This information is general in nature and should not be used in place of legal advice.

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