Why do people wait to do the right thing? It can be hard for someone working behind a bar to tell someone they have had enough to drink. Prior to the responsible service of alcohol laws it really would come down to the strength of the individual and their care and concern for others. However they may have also had a boss who did not agree with them and therefore felt they could not act. With the responsible service of alcohol laws everyone knows what is considered acceptable by society. It makes it easier for staff to do the right thing by people who have had to much to drink and are not capable of making a good decision.