IT’S A SERIOUS enough issue — but that didn’t stop the actors tasked with depicting an ‘under-age drinker’ situation for a new training scheme from having a bit of fun with their scene.
The video below forms part of a new 90 minute online course, which is backed by hoteliers and publicans, and is aimed at teaching people working in Irish bars how to deal with thorny customer care issues.
It sets out the proper, diplomatic way to deal with a prospective drinker who a staff member might suspect to be under-age…
But that scene’s proceeded by a less good-natured, expletive-laden one — featuring a disturbingly irascible barman and a group of petulant, youthful-looking 21-year-olds…
Our favourite lines…
“We’re, like… 21?”
“If you’re 18 love, I’m Justin Bieber.”
“You’re on a power trip you jumped up pr*ck.”
“You’re an a*******. You’re a F****** A*******.”
More details about the course, which comes from the ‘Responsible Serving of Alcohol’ group is available via Alcohol.ie.
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