As for the booze, I enjoy a drink but I dislike being drunk. I'm not a beer person though I don't mind some of the UK beers - more ales though. Cider is my preference but it's rather hard to find in Australian pubs and almost non-existent in "wine bars". Spirits I'm fond of, prefering whisky.

Occassionally I'll ask some-one if they're sure they don't want something alcoholic rather than soft but I try not to push the issue. It's all personal choice.