Let’s Not Have a Beer

Re:Let’s Not Have a Beer by sudden_dystopia on Tuesday August 23, 2022 @03:19PM (#32569949)

There is no prize that is universal outside of cash which can’t be done easily for tax reasons and a large percentage of people do drink. You could say the same about sports related prizes(some people don’t like sports), food(different taste), gift cards(boycotting store, prefer a different store, or the store is “gendered”), or any other prize. I prefer a world with prizes, even if I end up winning something I don’t want or need. I’m sure you have friends that drink, you could regift, now you have a birthday covered.

With all due respect, perhaps the problem lies with you? Not because you don’t drink, but because you let it bother you and causes you to cast judgment on others.

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Re:Let’s Not Have a Beer by lapcat on Tuesday August 23, 2022 @03:21PM (#32569993)

The article wasn't about the prize. The prize was just a way of starting the conversation. The article was about about the alcohol-centric work culture in general.

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Re:Let’s Not Have a Beer by xzyyyz on Tuesday August 23, 2022 @03:50PM (#32570493)

let's split it: <alcohol-centric culture> and <work culture>. These two cover significant portion of population to have intersection as a majority. The same way one can talk about <sport work culture>, or any other. To call it <alcohol-centric work culture> one would need to provide evidence of disproportional presence of <alcohol-centric culture> in work environment.

Given the fact that many companies prohibit alcohol these days, the proof would be a hard task.

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