Drink Quote by Sebastian Marshall
““Alcohol is similar: I don’t drink, but the drinkers in the MMM and Early Retirement Extreme communities often carry a flask with them when they go, going from 4 drinks at the bar down to maybe 1 plus their flask-sips. Apparently this has a fun clandestine feel to it, too.””
About This Quote
Source Community Post: Early Retirement Extreme forum, 2015
People in certain frugal communities carry personal alcohol flasks, creating a secretive, shared ritual despite not drinking regularly.
In simple terms: Members keep flasks for a covert social habit.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden social rituals in communities.
Themes
community
ritual
frugality
social behavior
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- online forums
- social gatherings
- personal habits
Key Concepts
Subcultural norms
identity signaling
Questions to Reflect On
- How do secret rituals affect group cohesion?
- What drives non-drinkers to carry flasks?
A Different Perspective
May reinforce exclusion or unhealthy habits.
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