When I worked in London in the 70s and 80s everybody went out to the pub at lunchtime. Either with work colleagues, or friends from other firms. 2 or 3 pints was normal, unless it was a special occasion like a birthday or a Friday.
This happened right across the social range. Workers, management, directors, often in the same pub.
Now it seems to be totally taboo. I am in a position to do absolutely anything I like at work, and if I decide to push off for the afternoon no one would bat an eyelid. But if I were seen drinking so much as a half of shandy at lunchtime all my credibility and respect would vanish.
Is this just another symptom of British decline?
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