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It’s really weird how a generation that is more conscious of the downsides of alcohol is somehow portrayed negatively. Are people really that insecure about their personal choices in alcohol consumption?

I don’t see why a more deliberate approach to alcohol is problematic.

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It's because of the fear that without alcohol, these youngsters aren't going to socialize. A very debatable position, but I really think that's what it is. People (like me) who felt, rightly or wrongly, that drinking helped make friends, have fun, meet romantic partners, etc. when they were young.

>It's because of the fear that without alcohol, these youngsters aren't going to socialize

I wonder if people who think that have ever been to the Middle East. Arabs are some of the most sociable people out there, and generally don't drink due to Islam.

On the other end of the spectrum we have the Nordic people, who will uncomfortably sit in silence until the fourth beer kicks in and everyone finally open up and laugh non-awkwardly. Must be the weather..

Yes. We socialize over tea and coffee.

Is that why they think that? It doesn’t seem that weird when I see these really awkward youngsters on yt, reddit and Twitter. But that cannot be the actual reason; it’s probably just their parents who say it’s cool.

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