Let me give an example of a professional gathering last December, where CEO's, marketing, and people responsible for the technical operations meet yearly from s

Let me give an example of a professional gathering last December, where CEO's, marketing, and people responsible for the technical operations meet yearly from several companies. First there is the presentations with coffee breaks. normal stuff. A mix of technical, legal and marketing changes for the industry. Then we go down to the bar and have a beer or two and a glass of sparkling wine before we get seated. Two large glasses of wine while eating, white and red, more beer, and offer for refilling several times through. Once everyone has finished their meal it is time for hard liquor and desert as is traditional near Christmas. Four, five, six additional rounds, with singing. This is why I address the alcohol culture as being important factor. Professional gathering like those sets the norm when people meet in informal gatherings.