Until year 2009, the Berlin transportation’s rules said “Disturbing use of alcohol is prohibited in public transportation.”
…meaning that non-diaturbing use was allowed. The new rule dropped the word “Disturbing”, meaning that the procedure is now no longer allowed.
But, the last time I was in Berlin, a few years ago, I was relieved to see that the tradition still lives on. I bet there are cities where it’s still outright allowed to this day! But even where it isn’t, it’s still being done.
Plus, people do drink their Feierabendbier in parks and benches. And often simply first thing after coming home. But Feierabendbier, the concept of drinking a bottle of beer ASAP after the end of your working day, is still alive and kicking indeed!
It is, in some places and to some extent.
Until year 2009, the Berlin transportation’s rules said “Disturbing use of alcohol is prohibited in public transportation.” …meaning that non-diaturbing use was allowed. The new rule dropped the word “Disturbing”, meaning that the procedure is now no longer allowed.
But, the last time I was in Berlin, a few years ago, I was relieved to see that the tradition still lives on. I bet there are cities where it’s still outright allowed to this day! But even where it isn’t, it’s still being done.
Plus, people do drink their Feierabendbier in parks and benches. And often simply first thing after coming home. But Feierabendbier, the concept of drinking a bottle of beer ASAP after the end of your working day, is still alive and kicking indeed!