> how ingrained alcohol/drinking culture is in adult lives I agree. About a month ago I went to a social event where we would be doing XYZ. We finished our ta

> how ingrained alcohol/drinking culture is in adult lives I agree. About a month ago I went to a social event where we would be doing XYZ. We finished our task and trundled for lunch; "when is the bar going to be open" was a common lament. All I wanted was to buy and eat pizza; which I did, but others were so very happy when the bartender showed up. And this was lunch time. "Noon", for example. Martinis were wanted. I just wanted pizza. It all worked out. But it was worth mentioning.