Did we cover this from Jezza?

[Mordac]

In your opinion because you don't like religion.

There are Christians who don't drink e.g. Salvation Army, Quakers, Methodists,. Seventh Day Adventists. This country has lots of things from parks to schools and most importantly chocolate because of them.

You're forgetting Mormons. Or was it Moomins? Anyway. Centuries ago, in a previous life, I once worked briefly in hospitality, specifically a box at Royal Ascot, which was to be used by some prominent owners and their guests. The booze list was surprisingly extensive (given that they were all supposed to be of a certain non-drinking religion) and duly supplied without question. I assumed my work was done, and went off to enjoy the racing, but was frequently called back to re-stock with hideously expensive (several hundred quid a bottle) champagne, by the crate load. Thankfully they never made it to the brandy and cigars, as I carefully and discreetly liberated a small (ish) quantity of both. Happy days... (and if you're good, I'll tell you about the Aussie lass working a couple of boxes along, with whom I shared a nice bottle of Krug, and a little more besides...)

[SueEllen]

Rather unfair to place the same weight on someone who has to leave for childcare reasons and someone who wants to leave for any other reason surely!
After work drinks are not everyday dos! If someone with childcare commitments whose departure means they can relieve someone else of their duty without paying out for extra care is unfairly treated, JC is right to raise an issue. Come to think of it they will again pay out for drinks with people who honestly don't care. How many of the other groups have to bear such costs?

You have a very limited experience if you think it's only those with children who can't go to after work drinks. There are people who work and when they aren't working care for disabled or sick elderly adults.

[shaunbhoy]

Can we also refer to Theresa May as Tezza now or has the standard of the English language got so bad that everyone is now Jezza, Gazza, Bazza, Tozza, Lezza, etzzetera.?

Oh put a fooking sock in it Knobbah!!

[TNA57]

You have a very limited experience if you think it's only those with children who can't go to after work drinks. There are people who work and when they aren't working care for disabled or sick elderly adults.

I agree I didn't make my argument from the perspective of people who are also carers. I however didn't intentionally infer that only those with children are affected. It was more of "they are being dealt a heavier blow" than those who choose not to attend out of freewill. Carers fall within a similar category to parents/mothers who are essentially caring for their family albeit disabled, sick, elderly or not.

[Mordac]

You have a very limited experience if you think it's only those with children who can't go to after work drinks. There are people who work and when they aren't working care for disabled or sick elderly adults.

Mrs MF being a prime example.

[vetran]

You have a very limited experience if you think it's only those with children who can't go to after work drinks. There are people who work and when they aren't working care for disabled or sick elderly adults.

Indeed, I have respect for those who have other commitments.

I have worked with non drinkers both because of religious reasons & non religious ones. They turned up at after work drinks happily. (apparently). I have also respected parents & carers that have had other commitments (just as I have).

[original PM]

It's a load of made up socialist bullshoot.

[Old Greg]

So, all in all, well done Jezza for prompting a debate about the topic.

[SueEllen]

It's a load of made up socialist bullshoot.

The funny thing about him bringing it up was after the event they had evening after the event drinks....

[shaunbhoy]

So, all in all, well done Jezza for prompting a debate about the topic.

A mass debate.