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Social drinking
ways and means to consume alcohol sensibly and in a socially responsible way / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Social drinking is the name for the consumption of alcoholic drinks in a social setting; people who are social drinkers do this with friends. Many cultures frown upon isolating people because they drink alcohol, and because they may have a problem with alcohol dependence. People meet to celebrate an occasion, which also permits them to drink alcohol without being frowned upon.
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