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What would be the acceptability of this in your workplace? For context, which country and industry are you in?

I guess I'm mainly thinking about professional jobs, but interested to hear from. I think in France it would be quite common to have a glass of wine, even at a work canteen or so. But in the UK it seems like people would think that was a problem, and in a lot of cases you'd be in violation of something at work.

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We have alcohol at my workplace so this happens sometimes. Just be responsible.

[โ€“] The_Che_Banana@beehaw.org 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Chef/owner & I've stayed away from the 'glass of wine when you cook' because I have grown attached to my fingers. I like to relax when I drink, so it's either when I'm off or after we shut down.

Currently in Spain, probably going to end my career here and drinking is very different from where I grew up.

Lunch is at 9am, and it's common to see people having a beer (followed by coffee)

People tend to nurse drinks, it's a more social thing, and if they get buzzed it's usually low key and don't get too sloppy- however I've seen holiday parties for businesses get everyone wasted....and fiestas all bets are off, lol.

I love it here.

[โ€“] BCsven@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)
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[โ€“] qwestjest78@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Lol, no. I don't drink at all anymore considering how bad it is for your health, but having a drink before returning to work seems like an insanely bad idea.

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