O.K - who around here can compare? I certainly think there is a cultural difference. Are we aussies really that bad?
I for one am sick to death of EVERTHING having to involve alcohol - or maybe just Dp's family that seem to think every one of my kids birthdays needs a slab to celebrate.
A friend of mine moved far away from the city to give up the drink. We couldn't go anywhere without alcohol being the main theme........

ETA - def agree with Bath's quote from Mel - good one.