How to React when You Spill Someone's Drink

Avoid letting the situation happen in the first place., Apologize., Considering buying a replacement.

3 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Avoid letting the situation happen in the first place.

    You are most likely to spill someone's drink when you are making magnanimous gestures, carrying a few drinks of your own, or if you are feeling buzzed.

    So remember to be observant at these high risk moments.

    If you do spill someone's drink, do not ignore it, but act quickly to assess the situation and defuse any hostile vibrations.
  2. Step 2: Apologize.

    If you have just spilled someone's drink, you should apologize immediately and unreservedly.

    If they are a decent type, this should stop them from getting too agitated. , Have a look at the damage.

    If you have just knocked their drink out of their hands all over the floor, then you need to replace it immediately.

    If you've only knocked an ounce of beer or two from the top of their glass, then it shouldn't be a big deal.

    Most people will be okay about it, and no replacement drink should be required.

    If they become confrontational, it would be best just to buy them a drink to save you the trouble.
  3. Step 3: Considering buying a replacement.

Detailed Guide

You are most likely to spill someone's drink when you are making magnanimous gestures, carrying a few drinks of your own, or if you are feeling buzzed.

So remember to be observant at these high risk moments.

If you do spill someone's drink, do not ignore it, but act quickly to assess the situation and defuse any hostile vibrations.

If you have just spilled someone's drink, you should apologize immediately and unreservedly.

If they are a decent type, this should stop them from getting too agitated. , Have a look at the damage.

If you have just knocked their drink out of their hands all over the floor, then you need to replace it immediately.

If you've only knocked an ounce of beer or two from the top of their glass, then it shouldn't be a big deal.

Most people will be okay about it, and no replacement drink should be required.

If they become confrontational, it would be best just to buy them a drink to save you the trouble.

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