It's no secret to anyone - there are events in life that simply cannot be ignored by the use of one or another strong drink. Moreover, sociologists and psychologists have noticed that some joys and sorrows are filled with wine more often than others.
Today we present Top 10 reasons to drink, which did not begin to include the upcoming New Year - everyone remembers about it. It is noteworthy that, regardless of the occasion, the most popular toasts in the world remain the eternal "For health!" and "For you!".
10. Romantic date
Psychologists agree that a glass of wine really helps to relieve excess tension and tune in a romantic mood. That's just the abuse of alcohol can lead to the fact that in the morning not all participants in the meeting will be able to recall its details.
9. Corporate party
It is so accepted that in the company of colleagues on work they do not refuse to drink. Unwilling to drink immediately raises suspicions of infidelity to the team, of poor health, of professional unsuitability, finally. Therefore, according to surveys, about 70% of Russians never refuse to drink at a corporate party.
8. Housewarming
Even if guests are not expected to arrive, moving to a new house is usually celebrated with the clink of glasses. Which is not surprising, because the acquisition of housing is the cherished dream of millions. And when a dream comes true, it’s not a sin to note.
7. Promotion
As a rule, career advancement is more often noted with alcohol by men. Naturally, I want to demonstrate success to friends and acquaintances by ordering a bottle of wine at a higher price.
6. Dismissal from work
This reason is the most common for drinking alone. Even if the decision was voluntary, a glass of alcohol helps many to calm down the inevitable stress and excitement.
5. Parting with a girl (boyfriend, wife, husband)
In such a situation, someone drinks from grief, someone from joy. But in any case, such a cardinal change in life, as a rule, is not without alcohol - stress is all the same.
4. The birth of a child
In the vast majority of cases, the birth of an heir is an occasion to drink for a happy father. It is clear that no less happy mom is simply not up to it. But men often celebrate such a joyful event for several days in a row.
3. Large purchase
Such is the omen - for a thing to serve for a long time and in good condition, it is necessary to “wash it”. So it becomes somehow scary to drive a “not washed” car or even turn on a “not washed” dishwasher.
2. Wedding
Few events collect so many drinkers in the same place. At traditional weddings with more than a hundred guests, even those who are young and see it for the first time often drink for the health of young people.
1. Birthday
In Russia, only 20% of people over 18 do not drink alcohol on their own birthday. A large part of the country's population is happy to support the tradition of drinking for the birthday person’s health and wish them many years to the sound of glasses.