Will phrases like 'same again?' soon be banned in pubs?
Publicans are being told to stop saying the phrases “same again?” and “is that a double?” in a bid to curb binge drinking.
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Publicans are being told to stop saying the phrases “same again?” and “is that a double?” in a bid to curb binge drinking.
There is concern when bar staff say "same again?" and "is that a double?" guests are encouraged to binge drink, and so International Alliance for Responsible Drinking wants them banned
What will pubs look like in the future? To answer that, let’s look at some of the policies proposed today.
Pub staff are to be told to stop using phrases such as “same again?” and “is that a double?” to curb binge drinking. The advice features in updated training gu
Guidance encourages barmen to avoid any language that makes people feel pressured to drink and warns against disparaging those who choose low- or no-alcohol options.