I’m not trying to sound offensive, but I find Asia’s drinking culture interesting and ...

shoushou August 11, 2025 6:25 am

I’m not trying to sound offensive, but I find Asia’s drinking culture interesting and a bit puzzling and also weird. No matter the situation or emotion, the response often seems to be: “Let’s go drink.

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    呃呃呃 August 11, 2025 6:58 am

    Well, I think it's the 'Life is shit, let's drink until I forget I'm miserable.' kind of mentality. But could be something else ┐(´ー`)┌

    helvetica August 11, 2025 9:24 pm

    I heard it like a social activity in Korea, so you’re expected to drink, especially in a professional setting

    Legra August 11, 2025 10:33 pm

    Its korean culture, japanese too but not as bad as korean. Korea and drinking are deeply intertwined.
    I've met a lott of koreans move to Australia because they dont like drinking culture in their own country. I have yet hearing this from japanese or Chinese who flee their own country because of drinking LOL

    helvetica August 11, 2025 11:19 pm
    Its korean culture, japanese too but not as bad as korean. Korea and drinking are deeply intertwined.I've met a lott of koreans move to Australia because they dont like drinking culture in their own country. I ... Legra

    Yeah, I heard you can’t even move up in your career if you don’t drink. Like, you’ll be seen as an outcast if you don’t drink with your coworkers and stuff

    Legra August 12, 2025 10:31 am
    Yeah, I heard you can’t even move up in your career if you don’t drink. Like, you’ll be seen as an outcast if you don’t drink with your coworkers and stuff helvetica

    Yes this is somewhat true. Some work places do this esp if they have a lot of boomers in their company. These boomers just want you to drink and entertain them.

    helvetica August 12, 2025 5:53 pm
    Yes this is somewhat true. Some work places do this esp if they have a lot of boomers in their company. These boomers just want you to drink and entertain them. Legra

    Love to see that boomers suck in every culture lol—