Taka tells you about Drinking in Britain 2

Meanwhile, Britain seems to be very strict about drinking ethics. One aspect is age. People can drink alcoholic beverages at the age of 18,
but it is often the case that you are asked to present identification to show that you are over that age. Some supermarkets are stricter
and they ask all the people who look like they are under 25 years of age to show such proof. Another aspect is that drinking is prohibited
in some areas. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to drink beer under the iconic Big Ben or around the Westminster Palace (Houses of Parliament);
otherwise your drink could be subject to confiscation by the police if you catch their attention. It’s because they are public areas for all the people,
including local residents and tourists. You may not want to see riots caused by drunk people in such beautiful places.

As a student in London, I enjoyed drinking beer with my friends and my teachers very much. In my opinion, as long as you are aware of the proper
way of consuming them, alcoholic beverages will enrich your table and will be a good boost in making friends with many people. However, you
must be careful; otherwise you could be ‘wasted’ or ‘pissed’.

Taka with Anthony Robins in London in August 2016

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