Social pressure to join work drinks: How to say no
The change in the attitude enabled him to maintain his study focus and personal welfare without a burden of social expectations.
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A cultural change
ANGE CHAPPEL, Founder and General Manager Take my sip Especially in young groups, he said there was a definite shift from drinking.
The latest Australian Health and Welfare Institute (AIHW) data fell from 34 percent to 29 percent in 2019 in 2019.
Chappel said that drinking is still a large part of our socialization in Australia and is often assumed.
“Whether you have Friday knockout beverages, a friend’s birthday or a backyard barbecue, there is this expectation that is not spoken to participate, and if you don’t drink, people often want to know why.
“You may feel that you need an excuse. This pressure is real, but more people begin to question it, slowly social norms begin to change.”
Health and healthy life awareness is part of the change for less alcohol drinking.
Healthy life and costs behind shifts
Georgia Foster, the creator of 7 days to drink less programs, believes that health and healthy life awareness is behind the less tendency to drink less.
“Alcohol used to be corrected to get the feeling of Friday night. Some circles are still on radar, but if you only have money to spend, or if your boss pays for it.”
The other issue is recreational drugs as well as cost.
“These drugs can now be more in use and can take longer than alcohol. They are usually cheaper and they do not have calories for individuals with weight consciousness.”
The parental effect is something else.
“The feedback from some of my old customers is that their children are not big drinks, because they watched the heavy drinks of their parents. They did not like what they saw. They did not postpone them, so they don’t drink or drink frequently. It is also expensive;
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Australians want to drink less
Earlier this year, an Australian survey revealed that 44 percent of the people who drink alcohol want to drink less or want to stop drinking completely.
The main reasons are to improve physical health (75 percent), to improve their mental health (50 percent) and almost a quarter wanted to improve their sleep.
The questionnaire coincided with the launch of a new online center designed by the Alcohol Research and Education Foundation (wage) to support people who want to learn more about alcohol and their impact on our health and welfare.
Mouse CEO Caterina Giorgi said that the center is an important resource for people who seek real information about alcohol and want to make a change, and provides a series of reliable tips, tools and resources to help people.
“It shows that there are many people who want to drink to improve their health and prosperity.”
Tips for help
Be honest with your foster, your friendships or your relationship with business partners.
“If you belong to or drink to connect, it’s time to re -evaluate where you are and who you want to spend time with.”
“Ultimately, if you need to go, you want to know that you can go out with people, drink, and forgive yourself when drinking too much.”
Otherwise, create social service activities that are not related to alcohol, such as walking for health or morning café meetings.
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