Consider - you are at supper and everyone at the next table is drinking

Hi Wlee9696, I can understand your concern for your own safety and of others when you witness such an occasion. I think however, not knowing the situation of the group, whether they have made other arrangements, perhaps they are walking, maybe there is one in the group who is naturally loud and is the designated driver who is not drinking but may appear to be due to their natural personality, it would be difficult to approach the group to inquire. Many would be a bit put off by the well-intentions and consider it an intrusion. There was a story that I heard from a friend that was at a restaurant with a group of friends. They were loud and having such a great time, their actions were of a group that appeared to be imbibing. Another diner concerned asked the manager about them and said I think you should cut them off. The manager said, well, this group comes every Friday night and I don't think its necessary. The diner was offended and said oh your bottom lines are more important than the safety of everyone else here. The manager said, no this group comes here after their AA meeting, even though there is a bar here they come for the food and to talk some more. I don't think I need to cut them off. So, I think its important to be safe but not knowing what is going on in the group makes it difficult to act. I think I would make sure that I left before they did if I felt that they truly were a danger.

When someone is really drunk, I believe the resturant has a responsibility o get the parton a ride home. As they did not cut them off when the should have. Seeing someone have one drink with a mel does not bother me. As most people don't get drunk with one drink.

some people take taxis. of course you could go and say your piece but i doubt you'd get an amicable response. just make sure your own friends (and you...)do not do this.

I've never done this myself because I don't drive, but you could offer them a ride home or offer to call them a cab. I know that the way they are acting is irresponsible, but it often takes the bigger person to make the difference.

Yeah and they are usually loud and obnoxious, also you definately don't want kids around while this is going on.

I dont wanna be a jerk but i think u need to either let them enjoy themselves and you enjoy your meal. or the other option u could try and join in there fun ive done this a couple times and all i gotta say is social networking gets people places. but im sure they have some sort of idea and if they didnt than they will come accrossthere own path. how will you build yours.

The restaurant people must feel responsible towards the and they have to book the taxi. they may take the address of the drinking people before they started drining and they may put the taxi ready or they may call their houses and tell them to pickup these people.