> You mean going for a drink after work, right? Yes, or at least these are the effects I see. Showing up drunk for work is a no-go, but when going out with col

> You mean going for a drink after work, right? Yes, or at least these are the effects I see. Showing up drunk for work is a no-go, but when going out with colleagues after work or on company parties, having a drink together is very common. Unfortunately, that is where a lot of networking happens; being part of the in-group by sharing a drink will often go a long way. That being said, if you're open enough to join anyway, you can probably get away with not drinking (at least that's my experience in Germany).