Which item is part of pre-drops?

• A. Brew coffee for the table
• B. Drop coasters when greeting
• C. Bring towels to the table
• D. Serve drinks with the meal

Answer: (B)

Pre-drops are the setup tasks done before guests settle in to prepare the table for service. Dropping coasters when greeting fits this because it places the necessary serviceware on the table early, giving guests a place to set their drinks as soon as they sit and protecting the table surface. This helps the service run smoothly and minimizes interruptions later. The other options belong to steps that occur after seating or during the meal: brewing coffee for the table happens after guests are seated and orders are taken, bringing towels to the table is a maintenance/auxiliary task not typically part of the initial setup, and serving drinks with the meal is an action during the meal rather than pre-drops.