Petebhoy

Is it just me or is the attitude to alcohol here completely different than back in the uk?

growing up in scotland as an 18-20 year old our weekend focus was to go out and get as hammerd as humaly possible and then some .. it seems to me in the 8-9 times ive been over here that whilst some americans enjoy the same approach most prefer to drink less and create a nicer social enviorment. I much prefer the general attitude of people in bars over here .. less trouble and aggro but as a 22 year old scotsman sometimes i just wanna let loose

any expats in the ft lauderdale area intrested in having a mad night out or 2 in the next few weeks let me know

penguinsix

It's because everyone is packing a gun. If you get hammered and act like a yob, you might get shot.

Bob

Around here, they get pissed up just as much....but then you don't see them lurching around on the street because they're driving home.

lisa67

my thoughts exactly. When I first moved here I was appalled at how many people drive drunk

Trixie_b

ain't that the truth?

Juswus

so true. I never forget the first BBQ I was invited to here, I turned up with a "bucket o' Margarita", and then everyone left after eating at about 6pm!! Mr J said my face was hilarious like someone had just kicked me

I suppose I should think it's a better way to be....but I know what you mean about wanting to let loose sometimes



so true

Patrick Hasler

Around here the locals go to a bar,get drunk and look for a fight because they are mostly ignorant twats ...... me being the strange person from another world I am usually the one they pick Especially as the local women find me interesting. ...... what right does some imigrant have to get the attention of American momen ?

Octang Frye

I don't think it's because you're foreign, Patrick. I'd punch you if I got the chance, too.

You have to look at it from their perspective - momen are pretty hot.

Patrick Hasler

I hate you

dolega

It's a completely different drinking culture here than it is to the UK. Pubs traditionally closed up around 11pm in the UK. I think it has been ingrained on many UK citizens on a night out to drink as much as possible before booting out time (I was never privy to a 'lock in' ). There appears to me to be more of a laxidasical attitude in drink driving in the US (although i'm not sure the police see it that way!).

S Folinsky

I am amused when people talk about a national drinking "culture." I've lived here all my life, and I would note that there are different "crowds" who have different drinking habits. BTW, Ft. Lauderdale has a reputation of spring break party atmosphere.

One thing to note about US bars -- the legal aging drinking age throughout the US is 21. When the general age of majority was reduced to 18 there was an upsurge in teenage drinking. It has now reverted to 21. It is a matter of state law. Technically, it still is. However, after many states had already reverted to 21, the Federal Government made the 21 year old drinking age a condition of obtaining Federal Highway funds.

Liquor sales in the US are generally highly regulated. Generally, a liquor license is generally a license to print money. Your question is about an on-site sales situation. However, my local 7-11 is one of the few that does not have an off-site sales license -- not even beer & wine. The ABC is highly disinclined to issue a new one in our area -- there are many as is. And when a business applies for a license, even to buy an existing license, a big notice has to be placed in the window and they are easily recognizable. The notice invites public comment. Whenever that 7-11 has put up the notice, the local public comments -- the concern mainly being that the off-site will really be on-site -- in the parking lot.

Bottom line -- one's individual perception of "culture" will often be from personal experience.

If you are 22, have you been "carded" yet?

chartreuse

I know it's not your manor, but did you hear whether anything ever came of CostCo's threat to sue WA, over the monopoly enjoyed by state owned liquor stores?

Ray

My attitute towards the scotch dregs has been reinforced by this OP

ian-mstm

As an accomplished attorney, I'm sure Mr. Folinsky has a nice house!

Ian

chartreuse