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By *anDadBod OP Man
1 week ago

Liverpool

Has it gotten worse?

All my friends seem to brag a lot lately about how much they drank and what time they’re getting home from a night out, last night I had 3 bottles of beer and went to bed before 10, i was knackered, I just don’t get the bragging rights when it comes to drinking alcohol 🤷‍♂️

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By *astDevonGuyMan
1 week ago

East Devon

Not sure it’s gotten worse, but I’m amazed at how people can afford to get bladdered so often.

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By *arriedbiMan
1 week ago

Aldershot

I drink in wetherspoons it's cheap.lol X then gain only drink Fri n sat but do have tad to much lol

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By *licebear891Man
1 week ago

teddington

I don't see the point of drinking too much nowadays. Getting old. Rather not Jane the hangover haha 🤭 Certainly don't brag about it. I know my limit and happy with just the one drink occasionally.

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By *itherneitherTV/TS
1 week ago

Burnham on sea

The less I drink the better.

I'm glad I can't hold my beer anymore.

I have noticed if I do have a drink I want to do it again, but if I don't I can just leave it alone no problem.

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By *os001Man
1 week ago

Oxford

I don't think it's getting worse, some of the younger generation don't drink at all, while others can't get enough of it!

I don't drink much anymore, can't handle it now anyway. Much prefer the occasional wine and no headache in the morning!

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By *issy SiMan
1 week ago

Horsham

There are fewer pubs and the culture of drinking has changed over the years. There are also far more things for young people to do now, and I suppose so many prefer online activities. Back in my dsy, drinking and smoking were the norm for all my friends

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
1 week ago

Bedford

It started with generation z then gen alpha now we have gen Zalpha a mix of both these are people that were born in the digital age and the rise o social media. For many of them staying in is the new going out, they tend to buy alcohol in supermarkets etc then socialise on line even to the extent of dressing up as if they were going to a pub club disco etc, To the likes of oldies like me this seems odd but to them its normal.xxx

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By *pat71Man
1 week ago

London

Love a good pint socially

All good. Just measured.

These days it's more pint vs tummy so a lot less than me earlier years which is good.

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By *orthfieldsnickMan
1 week ago

Ealing

I’ve been trying to take a break from booze, did over a month before Christmas but I’ve indulged a little over the holidays. When you stop you realise how deeply ingrained it is in our culture, so much advertising 24/7, and so many social activities revolving around alcohol, especially in the run up to Christmas. Think I’m going to try Dry January now, and see how long I can keep going

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
1 week ago

Herts

I like a drink but it has to be what I would call good booze. A really decent cocktail. An ice cold Sauvignon. I want a drink I’ll enjoy, not alcohol for the sake of alcohol. Do like a cold beer from the fridge of course but if only have 1 or 2 a week.

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By *hyna HutchMan
1 week ago

valleys

Going to a pub or working men's club was a rite of passage in the valleys.

I started at 13 - 14. Drinking in the lane with mates.

Every bus stop was named after the nearest pub. So many shut down now.

I hear generation Z like Guinness.

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By *ickSeekerMan
1 week ago

Canterbury

Enormous chasm between North and South in terms of drinking culture, but I do find Northern Europe's drinking somewhat...gross and out of control. Probably prejudiced on my part, so I'll apologise and grab my coat on my way out. Cheers! 🍻🥴...🚪🧥🚶🏽‍♂️

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By *ick0691Man
1 week ago

Widnes

I don't get the impression it's getting worse. So many closed pubs and a greater proportion of young people not drinking at all - if anything I'd say our towns and cities are a tad more peaceful than they used to be.

In my youth I used to be out drinking in pubs most nights. For years now, it's more like an average of once a week, maximum, with an occasional pint at home. I know my limits as well, so excess and hangovers have long-since been consigned to the past. Much the same applies to my mates.

On a connected note, having recently visited a London suburb, I'm horrified to find the price of a pint is well in excess of £7 - more expensive than central London and about twice what I'm accustomed to paying at home. Just how does anyone even afford it in such places?

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

Drinking is a way of life for many of us Scots. Onlookers may well say that's denial and it's alcoholism yet the camaraderie of the pub is something special and life affirming in many ways. Friendships are formed, an escape from the futility of existence is made possible.

Alcoholism v Communism

Banner Spain 82 Scotland v CCCP.

Sums it up nicely 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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By *ancjay2000Man
1 week ago

Manchester

The real villain here is English people using the word "gotten"

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By *aggonerMan
1 week ago

Malvern

I thought this would be about yogurt drinks

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By *tar33Man
1 week ago

North London (outer)

The British drink culture is horrible and very unhealthy, I can't think of any other countries that are so bad as usual. People are often thought of as miserable or killjoys if they don't go along with it, it's so ingrained.

From time to time I enjoy a break in Benidorm but make sure I avoid the dire British areas, where people's whole holiday revolves around cheap booze in cheap bars. They have zero intelligence and zero class.

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

Yet they will be having a good time devoid of snobbery. Most will have a laugh with friends and family and not be interested in rucking.

Whether or not they will still have a butchers at social media when abroad, who knows.

It's pretty tragic when people on holiday abroad have to post on social media platforms though. Reeks of loneliness. Sad.

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

My brother who is a Master Craftsman on the lash in Ibiza isn't an idiot. Neither are his pals.

Assumptions based on class rarely work.

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By *heekymikeMan
1 week ago

Stockport

"The British drink culture is horrible and very unhealthy, I can't think of any other countries that are so bad as usual. People are often thought of as miserable or killjoys if they don't go along with it, it's so ingrained.

I rarely drink these days but many Brits on holiday do take advantage of the cheaper booze on offer and binge drink. It's not all us Brits however the Scandinavians push us close.

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By *tar33Man
1 week ago

North London (outer)

"My brother who is a Master Craftsman on the lash in Ibiza isn't an idiot. Neither are his pals.

Assumptions based on class rarely work."

Ibiza eh? It seems the local government there, and next door in Majorca have had enough with the booze culture. Whether or not that's an assumption based on class, or instead based on real facts I don't know:

'Majorca has restrictions on alcohol sales and availability in some of its holiday resorts, including:

All-inclusive drink limits: Guests at all-inclusive hotels in Magaluf, Playa de Palma, and El Arenal are limited to six alcoholic drinks per day, with three at lunch and three at dinner. Soft drinks are unlimited.

Advertising: Advertising that encourages alcohol consumption, such as open bars and offers, is prohibited.

Pub crawls: Organized pub crawls are banned.

Late-night sales: Late-night sales of alcohol are prohibited.

The rules were introduced in 2020 to address anti-social behavior caused by excessive drinking. The government said the rules would be in place for at least five years, but they have been extended to the end of 2027.

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

'Eh'....

Eh?

It's a destination seasoned clubbers have sought since the 80's.

Including cultured people who just happen to be working class.

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By (user no longer on site)
1 week ago

Most are well oiled before they go out

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

And the mention of assumption was a nod to the lack of objectivity shown by one individual rather than local administrations abroad.

For sure there are lager louts who holiday abroad but sanctimonious sweeping generalisations via class.

No thanks.

Class. It's never been more im

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

Important.

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By *tar33Man
1 week ago

North London (outer)

"Most are well oiled before they go out "

All part of the drink culture, it starts at the airport no matter how early the flight is.

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By *tar33Man
1 week ago

North London (outer)

"And the mention of assumption was a nod to the lack of objectivity shown by one individual rather than local administrations abroad.

For sure there are lager louts who holiday abroad but sanctimonious sweeping generalisations via class.

No thanks.

Class. It's never been more im"

You're the one who brought up social class, not me.

When I mentioned class earlier, it was with reference to behaviour reflecting elegance, style, and good taste. People of all social classes can be classy or not, whatever their background.

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

Perhaps he meant before heading to the rub-a-dub.

Anyway I am looking forward to a few Guinnesses and vodkas tmrw watching the match. It will be a mix of working and middle class people enjoying a communal experience. Even if the result isn't what we want.

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

"And the mention of assumption was a nod to the lack of objectivity shown by one individual rather than local administrations abroad.

For sure there are lager louts who holiday abroad but sanctimonious sweeping generalisations via class.

No thanks.

Class. It's never been more im

You're the one who brought up social class, not me.

When I mentioned class earlier, it was with reference to behaviour reflecting elegance, style, and good taste. People of all social classes can be classy or not, whatever their background."

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Yeah, of course that's what you meant...nice backtrack.

😭

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By *moother1Man
1 week ago

Port Talbot

It’s a mindset really, I drank tons in my 20’s and 30’s and eventually decided to give up heavy drinking 10 years ago at the age of 47.

There was no great secret, occasionally I drink socially so it’s not a complete stop, but I did highly reduce my overall intake, with 4-5 months gaps in between a beer or 2.

I do feel a damn sight better though.

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By *antsMeetsMan
1 week ago

Denham

Not as many people in their teens and twenties are as bothered about going out these days, my nephews are more into going on nice holidays, travelling and going out for meals which is a good thing.

I don't drink much and haven't had a drop over Xmas but when I was younger it was the norm to go out whenever I got the chance and liked pubs and clubs.

Attitudes are changing and it's evident with all the pubs shutting.

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

"It’s a mindset really, I drank tons in my 20’s and 30’s and eventually decided to give up heavy drinking 10 years ago at the age of 47.

There was no great secret, occasionally I drink socially so it’s not a complete stop, but I did highly reduce my overall intake, with 4-5 months gaps in between a beer or 2.

I do feel a damn sight better though. "

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Valid point re mindset.

For a lot of older fellas -who may be widowers-time in the pub is important to them. It gets them out of the house and a chance to socialise.

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By *tanleybiguyMan
1 week ago

Stanley

I’ve never quite understood why a man’s status or value in society would be judged based on the number of pints he can drink. I’ve always figured other character traits and behaviour are more important. Sadly a couple of lads that I grew up with and to whom drinking was everything didn’t make it past 30 due to alcohol related issues.

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By *lasgow verse 60s guyMan
1 week ago

Glasgow

Never been a beer drinker, even as a kid it just went straight through me, so I spent my time in the gents. A night drinking spirits for me is usually about 3 in total. Enough to joy but not enough to give a hangover. Always remember Scotland has a Zero blood/alcohol limit for driving. Even one puts you over the limit here

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By *ary1066Man
1 week ago

Preston

"Going to a pub or working men's club was a rite of passage in the valleys.

I started at 13 - 14. Drinking in the lane with mates.

Every bus stop was named after the nearest pub. So many shut down now.

I hear generation Z like Guinness. "

Z like sitting in a car park getting whacked on the nitrous oxide canisters by the state of the marina car park this morning

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

"I’ve never quite understood why a man’s status or value in society would be judged based on the number of pints he can drink. I’ve always figured other character traits and behaviour are more important. Sadly a couple of lads that I grew up with and to whom drinking was everything didn’t make it past 30 due to alcohol related issues."

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Do drinkers think those who don't drink or can't handle their drink have no worth in terms of their contribution to society?

I've honestly never experienced this. For sure some do sneer at those who ain't drinkers but it's a bit of a stretch re contribution to society?

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By *tar33Man
1 week ago

North London (outer)

"And the mention of assumption was a nod to the lack of objectivity shown by one individual rather than local administrations abroad.

For sure there are lager louts who holiday abroad but sanctimonious sweeping generalisations via class.

No thanks.

Class. It's never been more im

You're the one who brought up social class, not me.

When I mentioned class earlier, it was with reference to behaviour reflecting elegance, style, and good taste. People of all social classes can be classy or not, whatever their background.

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Yeah, of course that's what you meant...nice backtrack.

😭"

It isn't just what I meant it's what I typed, as the record clearly shows.

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

Yet elegance,style and taste are usually not viewed as working-class traits by those middle class/snobby types who think they are superior and like to look down their nose.

Which in essence is what you did when you described the behaviour of some in Benidorm.

When you've seen people acting in a loutish way, are you seriously trying to tell me you thought they were middle class?

Pull the other one geezer.

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

Cheap booze, cheap bars... Would middle class types be there in numbers?

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By *ick0691Man
1 week ago

Widnes

Blimey, I think some people could lead an argument in an empty room.

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
1 week ago

Sunderland

Just because a man can drink more alcohol than another man it doesn’t make him tougher.

All this bollocks I can drink more than you blah blah blah

There’s an old adage………..

It’s always the quiet one in the room you need to be wary of!!!!!!!

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By *hyna HutchMan
1 week ago

valleys

Leave it ... Leave it ....

We've all had a drink ...

He's not worth it...

Come away from there now....

Etc .. etc....

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By *oeOmaghMan
1 week ago

Omagh

A d*unk man trying to have sex with you is such a big turnoff!

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

"Blimey, I think some people could lead an argument in an empty room."

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Points made are being discussed. People having different opinions...

Who would have thunk it. It's a forum after all.

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

"Just because a man can drink more alcohol than another man it doesn’t make him tougher.

All this bollocks I can drink more than you blah blah blah

There’s an old adage………..

It’s always the quiet one in the room you need to be wary of!!!!!!! "

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Very true re the quiet one. They can be dangerous. Occasionally hard.

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
1 week ago

Sunderland

"Just because a man can drink more alcohol than another man it doesn’t make him tougher.

All this bollocks I can drink more than you blah blah blah

There’s an old adage………..

It’s always the quiet one in the room you need to be wary of!!!!!!!

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Very true re the quiet one. They can be dangerous. Occasionally hard."

Ha ha depends on what ya referring too 😉

But imo and experience it’s always the quiet one that stays hidden in the background just observing and listening that you need to be wary of.

The type of guy that doesn’t need a skinful of booze to think he can take on the world.

The loud ones never last…..

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

Aye, I hear what you are saying but such types in my experience have tended to be dangerous rather than able to handle themselves with their fists...

Loudmouths in the pub usually can't talk it like they talk it 👍

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
1 week ago

Sunderland

"Aye, I hear what you are saying but such types in my experience have tended to be dangerous rather than able to handle themselves with their fists...

Loudmouths in the pub usually can't talk it like they talk it 👍"

Yep 👍 I’d agree mate but you also get the quiet ones who can handle themselves they just don’t need the drink inside them to prove it.

It’s the loudmouths that are tanked up that are always the weakest 😁

Off the script but look at Uysk v Fury one was absolutely full of himself loud brash no respect shouting and screaming the other quite cool calm and fully focused.

Which one won???

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

Usyk is a machine. Got a lot of time for the fella in the way he carries himself outside the ring.

Fury has actually matured and ultimately trashtalk is part of the game for so many boxers.

Dubois is the rising star. Joshua is finished methinks.

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
1 week ago

Sunderland

Love Usyk mate he’s my favourite boxer. oozes class is a gentleman and family man and has the upmost respect for everyone who he fights.

He’s accomplished everything that’s been thrown at him and has proved to the world that he’s one of the greats.

He hasn’t got anything else to prove although after Dubious showed him a total lack of respect then I think he might just want more fight 😁

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By *ichey6Man
1 week ago

aberdeen

Indeed Usyk is the best fighter for me this century. Froch and Calzaghe I had great admiration for as well.

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
1 week ago

Sunderland

"Indeed Usyk is the best fighter for me this century. Froch and Calzaghe I had great admiration for as well."

Two great fighters mate both had the heart of a Lion in the ring.

The Froch v Groves fights were brilliant 🥊💪🏻

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By *oycasebriskMan
1 week ago

Market Rasen

I know at work I notice certain age groups use alcohol and substances differently. There’s a trend every few generations where some drink whilst others never touch alcohol but prefer pills or psychedelics.

Me? My poison are Furbies & Beanie Babies

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By *uxbritMan
1 week ago

hemel hempstead hertfordshire

I don’t think it is, in fact I’m pretty sure it’s been in the news a lot last year that the country is drinking less

Also I think the stereotype that the “English” are all d*unks/piss heads etc is inaccurate and we really should not play up to that stereotype either

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
1 week ago

Bedford

So if a person drinks wine and gets pissed and another drinks lager which is more classy xxx

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By *tar33Man
1 week ago

North London (outer)

"So if a person drinks wine and gets pissed and another drinks lager which is more classy xxx "

It depends on which wine it is.

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By *hilledazzMan
1 week ago

Down

"So if a person drinks wine and gets pissed and another drinks lager which is more classy xxx

It depends on which wine it is."

Does the wine have a screw top.

A Cork .

Or come from a carton ?

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
1 week ago

Bedford

"So if a person drinks wine and gets pissed and another drinks lager which is more classy xxx

It depends on which wine it is.

Does the wine have a screw top.

A Cork .

Or come from a carton ?"
screw top is my preference lol xxx

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