Drinking seems to be a major part of British culture. How do you handle that when you join the scene at 25?
Drinking is a big part of British culture for many. However, for those with certain religious beliefs or health concerns, it’s something that’s simply not an option.
Each week, we look at how different people in the UK navigate this murky world of drinking, and how they organise their social life around an alcohol-centric schedule.spiller is a 25-year-old creative who previously didn’t drink. It’s been about two months since she first tried alcohol, and she’s currently getting to grips with how much gets you drunk, and how much drinks cost in the capital.Let’s see her week in booze:It’s Hackney carnival but I’m at work all day so I miss it.
I’m gonna need more alcohol to keep up with these fabulous party-goers. My mate buys me a gin and tonic. I get two more afterwards.Monday I go home after work because I’ve been out every night for the past few weeks, just need to relax for a bit. Also haven’t been paid yet this month so don’t want to spend much.I’ve been invited to a press event for a new food and fashion range, drinks are free . They have four different flavours of gin. I try every flavour .
Can’t remember how many I had exactly, either three or four . Had a sip of boyfriend’s drink so that might be why I say four.I’m going to a launch party after work, meeting fellow creatives. Drinks have been sponsored by a popular rum brand. I have one and a half of these rum slushies. STRONG AF. I’m getting too drunk, so I take it slow.
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