After having been discussed with many non-pub suggestions raised in
the past few years, I'd really like to see this change. I hope the
survey supports that viewpoint.
People have many reasons for not wanting to meet in pubs, not just
religious. I've been teetotal for the last 15 years, and after sadly
supporting two relatives who eventually died from medical conditions
made much worse by never giving up drinking alcohol, I really don't
want to be part of encouraging others to have the same lifestyle. I
have never liked being near people affected by booze, they spook me a
little due to being unpredictable. I guess many who are not big butch
men like me, find the environment intimidating even on a quiet day or
in a quiet pub.
Call closing time on this tradition, we know better.
Fae
On 15 May 2015 at 12:31, Gordon Joly <gordon.joly(a)pobox.com> wrote:
Of course, it’s not mandatory to drink while in a
pub. ;)
Joe
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Yes, but I had a birthday party in a pub and a Muslim friend refused to
join us.
Gordo
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