Every culture has a different perspective on alcoholism.

I know many in this country who believe that you are an alcoholic if you drink everyday.

The Japanese drink more than any other people I have ever seen. My co-workers got falling down drunk every night. And I mean every single night.

And they showed up for work early the next morning, no worse for the wear. It is something that I could never understand how they were able to manage it.

Simply put, the Japanese believe that even if you pass out drunk every night, if you are able to hold a steady job and support your family, then it is perfectly acceptable.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".