Which action is a valid pre-drop example?

• A. Drop coasters when greeting
• B. Bring napkins after the food comes
• C. Break down cardboard before dumpster
• D. Upstairs stock

Answer: (A)

In this context, pre-drop tasks are actions you complete at the table before delivering food or beverages, to set up a positive guest experience. Dropping coasters when greeting fits this timing perfectly—you’re preparing the table as you first greet the guests, signaling that service is about to begin and ensuring the table is ready for drinks.

Bringing napkins after the food arrives happens later in the sequence, not during the setup. Breaking down cardboard before tossing it into the dumpster is a behind-the-scenes cleanup task, not part of the table-preparation steps. Upstairs stock involves restocking supplies away from the table, not something you do at the guest’s place during the greeting.