Funny this thread should start actually....had just this conversation with a mate today. I decided to stop drinking for a couple of months, so tonight instead of just heading to the pub and polishing off a few whilst having a chat, we actually had to think of shit to do, ended up going for a long walk thru central london and seeing some cool little bits and pieces i never noticed before.
Drinking on a friday is so ingrained in english culture, but the whole thing is done to excess and is the only way a lot of boring twats can 'be themselves', or unwind after a hard week. I like a drink (i love red wine, and most beers) but people take it too far over here, it gets boring, as i said i feel shit loads better today for having not drunk. But i dont think i would want to go without it, drinking in moderation is where it's at. Too much and your weekend's a write off.