> in UK a pint at the pub is a routine social occasion.
This minimizes both the alcohol consumption and alcohol consumption to excess in the UK.
For instance, Britain ranks 17th in the world in terms of total alcohol consumption - just below Russia. [1]
More importantly, binge drinking rates in Britain and Ireland are the highest in Europe :
> "A Europe-wide study found that although the British are not the EU's most regular drinkers – only consuming alcohol an average of four times a week – they drink the most at one sitting." [2]
When combined, this data paints a slightly different picture than a nation of tempered well-acquainted drinkers who just hang out with a pint or two.
This minimizes both the alcohol consumption and alcohol consumption to excess in the UK.
For instance, Britain ranks 17th in the world in terms of total alcohol consumption - just below Russia. [1]
More importantly, binge drinking rates in Britain and Ireland are the highest in Europe :
> "A Europe-wide study found that although the British are not the EU's most regular drinkers – only consuming alcohol an average of four times a week – they drink the most at one sitting." [2]
When combined, this data paints a slightly different picture than a nation of tempered well-acquainted drinkers who just hang out with a pint or two.
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_alcohol_co...
[2] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7616405/Britain...