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When I was still in my early 20s, at my first office job, drinks after hours (beer, wine) were free from the company kitchen.

Only took part once (because I was new, first week and all), saw how openly employees spoke to the directors (luckily nothing came of it), and never again in my life ever consumed alcohol in front of a boss.

As GP said, it's a full on soft power thing - always keep your wits about you when in the presence of colleagues and bosses.

There is no safe space at work; you can be fired!