> In Asia, you are expected to act "drunk" when you are drinking with your colleagues/boss. You aren't expected to actually get that drunk, though you can if you want
Comming from a culture that doesn't accept fake-drinking I must ask: what's the point of it? Is there any cultural background explanation?
It's just part of the social ritual. You get "drunk" so that everyone can unwind because the normal social rules no longer apply. You can even call your boss a jerk and all will be forgotten tomorrow.
Comming from a culture that doesn't accept fake-drinking I must ask: what's the point of it? Is there any cultural background explanation?