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Having to pay for 'unlimited drinks' that I don't actually want, just for the sake of socialising with workmates... irritating, but I can deal.

Swarms of waiters offering trays of drinks to all and sundry, with nary a soft drink in sight: bloody annoying. Eventually I had to collar a waiter, who made a special trip to the kitchen and got me a tiny glass of sugar-fizz*, but... I really shouldn't have to.

By all means, if people want to booze, and they're not driving home, let 'em. But how about a little courtesy to those who don't drink alcohol, or (like me) take it only in small doses in amongst the soft drinks? It's not like it would cost management any extra to put some water and juice on those trays in amongst the beer and champagne.

*I refuse to acknowledge Sprite and Seven-Up as 'lemonade'.

Exercise: 10km/5 pages: up to page 7 of the Council of Elrond. Boromir talking about a dream about a sword.