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...and has a well-recognised problem with binge-drinking, likely as a direct result. The high cost of alcohol has minimised or removed the 'social' aspect from
by mft_ 9y ago
...and has a well-recognised problem with binge-drinking, likely as a direct result.
The high cost of alcohol has minimised or removed the 'social' aspect from drinking culture for many people - rather, people get hammered on cheap booze at weekends.
- GordonS 9y ago> ...and has a well-recognised problem with binge-drinking Norway? I've worked for a Norwegian company for over 15 years, and I've spent a lot of time there over those years. And I've never seen bing-drinking or heard of it as a "well-recognised problem" there. > rather, people get hammered on cheap booze at weekends Sorry, what cheap booze? IME, what you state is just not the case. Alcohol always seems to be a social thing, more of an event even, likely because of the price. Norwegians tend to be more like connoisseurs of good quality alcoholic drinks - because so much of the cost is tax, you can buy high quality aquavit, whisky and craft beers for the same price as what would be considered 'pish' here in the UK.
- carlmr 9y agoI also had Norway in mind when I wrote this.