If you're only drinking because everyone else is drinking you're a sheep. People who would seriously judge you by what you do or don't drink are not worth knowing.
The original article, this thread and my comment are all in the context of business functions. Specifically, taking clients out and attending conferences. You may not like your clients, but, at times, you are obligated to spend time with them in order to advance or retain your employment.
Nobody is saying you have to drink light beer, just that if you're going to drink light beer, pick one that isn't associated with daytime drinking rednecks and frat houses.
We are talking about your employers and co-workers here, not your peer group. "Not worth knowing" is probably a bad attitude to have in these circumstances.
Nobody is saying you have to drink light beer, just that if you're going to drink light beer, pick one that isn't associated with daytime drinking rednecks and frat houses.