It seems that socializing over alcohol is the lowest common denominator for after work activities. Personally I would rather socialize over a nice meal or go p

It seems that socializing over alcohol is the lowest common denominator for after work activities. Personally I would rather socialize over a nice meal or go play some multiplayer games or plan an outing to an airsoft field. But after work, in a metro area, the bars are plenty and accessible. I wish someone taught me the strategy of socializing over drinks. As an introvert, I avoided these kind of events and really didn't get anywhere in terms of progressing through the corporate ranks. Realizing that I needed to change me behavior, I started joining these events. It really is a good opportunity to grease the bureaucratic wheels found in corporation to get things done during the work day. It's a teachable skill. Now my work day really doesn't end when I leave the office. It's "business beers" in the evenings.