I'm a 19 year old from NY. In NY, the drinking age thing is generally pretty relaxed, especially in the city, yes I know its illegal, but I'm legal to do everything else, right? Point is, when Im out of town I always order drinks virgin and dont give anyone a hard time because I know they will get into trouble for serving me. However, some people get really nasty and demmand ID and act like Im trying to trick them somehow. Is it just that they are worried about liabilties or are they just purposely giving me a hard time because Im young?
2007-08-04 06:31:01 · 7 answers · asked by marm212 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
They were asking ID's for virgin drinks and I had to clarify again that I wanted it virgin, and some people get very nasty when you order a drink and look young, again, I'm not trying to give people a hard time. When you go to the city of NY it is very easy to drink underage, the rest of the state this is not so. Please read the question thoroughly before answering, thanks.
2007-08-04 09:29:08 · update #1
They're worred about liabilities.
The liquor board can bust them if you're drinking underage. Even if the chances of them being busted by the police is 0.1%, it's still not a risk worth taking because they can lose their liquor license, and the server can get fined.
And no, they're not particularly worried about your health and safety. And the few that claim to be aren't places I'd enjoy going to anyway. Just like any other business, they are in it for the MONEY!!! If the drinking age was 18 again in NY, I would bet you a large sum of money that 99% of restaurants and bars would permit 18 year olds to drink...even if every one of them jumped in their car and wrapped themselves around a tree afterwards.
What I would do in your situation is ensure that they know the drink is virgin. If they still ask for ID, clarify once again "VIRGIN...NO ALCOHOL". If they give you a bad rap still, get a soda and don't tip them. It's certainly not illegal for them to serve N/A mixed drinks, and if they (or the restaurant's policy) are being a jerk, then you don't have to tip!
Good luck...enjoy the booze!
Joe
2007-08-04 12:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by radiodxrichmond 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I almost can't believe I'm reading this question! No...the drinking age "thing" is not "generally relaxed" in NY. Serving anyone under the age of 21 OR drinking under the age of 21 is ILLEGAL. My kids are 17, 19 and 21 and I can tell you that most 19 year olds are mature enough to have a drink or two (although I would never let them -- repeat, ILLEGAL). They are NOT, however, mature enough to realize that they can't drive after having those drinks! There are very good reasons why the drinking age was raised from 18 to 21.
If a bar or restaurant is serving you drinks, they eventually will get caught, fined and have the potential to lose their liquor license.
Someday when you're my age, you'll realize that the people that wouldn't serve you without an ID weren't giving you a hard time, they were potentially saving your life.
2007-08-04 09:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on local regulations, many bars and restaraunts are prohibited from serving underage patrons after a certain time. In some states it is after 8 and, in others it is after 9. It is what they call after the dinner hours. When this is the case, there is usually a notice, at the door or somewhere inside that only persons aged 21 or older are allowed to be in the establishment. The truth is that the bar can get into trouble if they serve you underage.
2007-08-04 06:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states depending on the liquor license don't allow anyone under the age of 21 into bars after a certain time or at all even.
So to answer your question... They may be giving you a hard time, but I doubt it. They make money off of people being in their establishment. However with fines of up to $1200 for a violation you can't blame them for be cautious.
Or the bartender is stupid and doesn't know what "virgin" means.
2007-08-04 06:58:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mayor Adam West 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They ask you because 1) they do not want to get in trouble for serving a minor and 2) for your safety. I'm sure they get people all the time asking for an alcoholic beverage and they are under age.
2007-08-04 06:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No waiter or waitress Is going to get fired when the Know the BOSS has orders to ASK for ID NOT DEMAND
you being unreasonable.
2007-08-04 07:27:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
useful, everybody from the south is white trailor trash? Hm, get your information right this moment babe. anyhow, to respond to this question, feels like its already been finished, yet i woulda pronounced Minnesota, or Wisconsin.
2016-10-13 23:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋