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Step back in time to the era of neon lights, cassette tapes, and legendary parties with this fun and nostalgic 80s drink quiz! Test your knowledge of 80s alcohol history, trivia, and iconic drinks that defined the decade. #80s #quiz #alcohol
80s Drink Nostalgia Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of 1980s Alcohol Trivia
Step back into the 80s with this fun drink nostalgia quiz! Can you remember the cocktails, beer brands, and wild bar trends that defined the decade? Test your knowledge with 80s trivia on wine coolers...
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March 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Think you’re a true beer connoisseur? Put your knowledge to the test with our ultimate beer trivia quiz! From classic lagers and hoppy IPAs to brewing history and fun beer facts, this challenge will separate the casual drinkers from the true brewmasters. #beer #quiz
The Ultimate Beer Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of Beer Trivia
You think you know your beer? Prove it! We’ve assembled a list of beer trivia that circles the globe. Some questions are easy, some make you think and some are down right hard. Do you have what it tak...
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March 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
15 percent of minors in Iowa (aged 12-20) have reported binge drinking in the past month. This exceeds the national average of 10 percent.
-- Source: Iowa Health and Human Services
#Iowa #bingedrinking #underagedrinking #alcohol
How Bad is Binge Drinking in Iowa? 12 Alcohol Statistics - Server Certify
Iowa continues to grapple with problems with alcohol. The state regularly rates among the highest in the nation for alcohol consumption and heavy drinking. Drinking is considered heavy when it crosses...
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February 8, 2025 at 3:55 AM
According to a 2022 Zendesk survey, 81 percent of customers stuck with a business that showed positive customer service experiences even in the face of problems. Find ways to lead with solutions. #ServerTips
What to Say When a Restaurant Customer Is Upset About Something You Can’t Control - Server Certify
The tables are stacking up. The busy dinner rush is upon you. Out of the corner of your eye, you see the look of irritation. A customer is flagging you down, preparing to give you an earful. You feel ...
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February 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
❄️ "Winter Warmers: Seasonal Cocktails to Recommend!"

Hot toddies, spiked cider, or peppermint martinis.
Quick recipes for staff to try at home or suggest to guests.
What’s your favorite winter drink to make or enjoy?
#ServerLife #ServerTips
January 30, 2025 at 3:08 AM
“Memorizing orders is more common in fine dining restaurants, and writing down the order is more common in casual spots,” she said. “Industrywide, though, I think writing down orders is more common than memorization.” #ServerLife
If A Restaurant Server Does This 1 Little Thing, They're Likely To Get A Bigger Tip
Although there is no industry standard, folks in the culinary world have strong opinions.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
📋 "5 Essentials for Training New Servers"

Shadow experienced team members.
Practice menu memorization.
Learn upselling techniques.
Roleplay common customer interactions.
Emphasize teamwork and communication.
Managers, what’s your best training tip?
#ServerLife #RestaurantTips
January 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Restaurant shifts, particularly for servers, have no clear ending time. Just because the restaurant closes at 10 p.m. doesn’t mean anyone is leaving at that time. Some shifts can end unexpectedly sooner if the restaurant isn’t busy. #ServerLife
There's One Word That Strikes Fear Into the Heart of Every Server
Work-life balance is challenging for people who work in restaurants because schedules can be unpredictable. It can be hard to have a social life, tell people what time you are getting off work, or go ...
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January 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"I'm an Olive Garden employee. Anything labeled as 'endless' is truly endless so some people stuff themselves until they are literally sick. All the employees hated the never-ending pasta bowl promotion because people would literally throw up at the table and keep eating." #ServerLIfe #OliveGarden
"It Often Has The Biggest Markup On The Menu": Restaurant And Fast Food Workers Are Spilling Insider Secrets That Customers Would Probably Never Guess
"I'm an Olive Garden employee. Anything labeled as 'endless' is truly endless, so some people stuff themselves until they are literally sick. All the employees hated the never-ending pasta bowl promot...
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January 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
“Not a single one of us makes minimum wage. The majority of us probably on our worst day make at least double minimum wage, and $15 an hour it’s gonna kill us. It’s going to leave families homeless. This is not something that the restaurant and the people employed by it are going to survive.”
‘It’s going to kill us’: Michigan servers testify in Lansing about changes to tipped wages
Advocates say making servers minimum wage workers would provide more stable income and combat workplace biases, while opponents to chaning tipped wages claim servers will make less money overall.
www.mlive.com
January 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🍷 "Perfect Pairings: How to Recommend the Best Drink for Every Dish!"

Steak? Suggest a bold red wine.
Seafood? Offer a crisp white or a light lager.
Dessert? Pitch a sweet port or coffee-based cocktail.
What's your go-to drink pairing recommendation?
#ServerLife
January 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“I say ‘no’ to pineapple,” Lupa’s head chef Quin Jianoran said. The Panapoulous brothers mixed “Chinese sweet and sour flavors with a traditional Italian product. It’s very controversial, because people literally love it and people hate it. We’re just taking a stance.” #pizza #pineapple
Restaurant charges $120 to add pineapple on pizza | CNN
A UK pizzeria has created uproar by introducing Hawaiian pizza to its menu, but with a princely price tag of £100 (around $122).
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January 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Restaurant prices have gone up, quality has stayed the same, and servers are paying the price. Tips are at their lowest levels in six years. Experts blame mandatory gratuities, which have resulted in some diners tipping less, and menu prices, which have spiked in recent years. #ServerLife
Frustrated Diners Are Tipping at the Lowest Rate in Years
Rising prices and ubiquitous requests for tips have diners feeling less generous.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
📝 "Tip for Servers: Upselling Without Being Pushy!"

Instead of asking, "Would you like dessert?", try:
"Our cheesecake pairs perfectly with a coffee — can I bring one for you?"
Make it feel like a recommendation, not a sale.
Share your best upselling tips in the comments!
#ServerLife #ServerTips
January 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
New York law will prohibit third-party services from arranging reservations without an establishment’s permission. It was created in response to a “black market” in which restaurant reservations are scooped as soon as they are posted and then sold for a premium. #NYC #restaurants #scalping
New York law aims to kill 'black market' for restaurant reservations
The Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act targets reservation scalping on sites like Appointment Trader and takes effect in February.
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January 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
10.8% of individuals aged 12 to 20 in South Carolina reported past-month binge alcohol use. Source: South Carolina SAMHSA
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#alcohol #bingedrinking #southcarolina
South Carolina Alcohol Facts & Statistics - Underage Drinking, DUIs
18 critical South Carolina alcohol-related facts and statistics about underage drinking, binge drinking, DUIs, hospitalization, and death.
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January 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🎥 "3 Subtle Signs Someone's Had Too Much to Drink 🍸🚫"

Slurred speech or inability to focus.
Repeatedly forgetting orders.
Overly emotional or aggressive behavior.
Share this with your team to keep your guests safe and your establishment compliant.
#ServerLife #RestaurantTips #intoxication
January 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
📚 "5 Things Every New Server Should Know on Day One!"

Know the menu inside out.
Smile — even on tough days.
Be clear and confident when upselling.
Handle mistakes with grace.
Always double-check the order before sending it out.

#ServerLife #ServerTips #RestaurantTips #RestaurantManagement
January 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM