In bygone days in Japan, strong drinkers were considered more effective workers than their teetotaling counterparts mainly because of the relationships formed with colleagues and business partners during drinking sessions.
Men in East Asia who can tolerate alcohol well do not see a financial advantage over their colleagues who cannot. In East Asia, social drinking after work is considered a crucial aspect of building professional relationships. Failing to participate in these gatherings is often perceived as a disadv
Social drinking after work is traditionally seen as an important way to build relationships in East Asia. There’s sometimes even a fear that missing out could leave you on the back foot when climbing the career ladder. However, a joint paper looking at the drinking habits and economic situation of working men in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea has found that those who can drink more do not seem to have a financial leg-up over their alcohol-intolerant and less-drinking colleagues. As almost half of the population in East Asia has some intolerance to alcohol, and with the growth of the sober-curious lifestyle, this result may come as good news to those who don’t want to have to drink to get ahead.
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