Last Drink Decision
As the closing bartender at Murphy's Pub, you notice your regular customer Tom showing concerning signs during his usual whiskey order. His dark hints about 'making everything stop' and 'leaving it all behind' force you to balance professional boundaries with moral obligation. Every word choice could determine whether Tom makes it home tonight.
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Survivors
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Closing Shift Bartender
Conversation Partner
Tom Sullivan (Regular Customer)
Setting
Dark mahogany bar counter, amber lighting from vintage fixtures, empty barstools except for Tom's usual corner spot
Location
Murphy's Pub, 11:45 PM
Learning Objectives
Identify genuine suicide risk through careful conversation
Build trust while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Secure commitment to safety or professional help without triggering defensive withdrawal
About This Scenario
As the closing bartender at Murphy's Pub, you notice your regular customer Tom showing concerning signs during his usual whiskey order. His dark hints about 'making everything stop' and 'leaving it all behind' force you to balance professional boundaries with moral obligation. Every word choice could determine whether Tom makes it home tonight.
How It Starts
“Hey... *settling onto usual barstool* One more Jameson neat. Maybe make it a double tonight. Not like I need to wake up early tomorrow anyway... or ever again, right? *attempts weak laugh*”
This is how Tom Sullivan (Regular Customer)'s greeting will start.
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