Round of drinks
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A round of drinks is a set of alcoholic beverage
s purchased by one person in a group for that complete group. The purchaser buys the round of drinks as a single order at the bar. In many places it is customary for people to take turns buying rounds.
It is a ubiquitous custom in Ireland
, the United Kingdom
, New Zealand
, and Australia
. In Australia, New Zealand, and the UK it is referred to as shouting. This practice is also customary in many parts of North America
, especially in areas where people with cultural roots in Ireland and the UK predominate.
A notable exception was the UK State Management Scheme
in which treating (i.e. buying a round) was forbidden, from July 1916 until June 1919.
's They're a Weird Mob
, Nino learns some customs related to shouting.
can be used to determine who buys a round of drinks. One individual of a group lays down their coin, and all else present must lay down their coins as well. Anyone who does not have a coin with them must buy a round. If everyone can produce a coin, the challenger must buy a round.
Alcoholic beverage
An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beers, wines, and spirits. They are legally consumed in most countries, and over 100 countries have laws regulating their production, sale, and consumption...
s purchased by one person in a group for that complete group. The purchaser buys the round of drinks as a single order at the bar. In many places it is customary for people to take turns buying rounds.
It is a ubiquitous custom in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. In Australia, New Zealand, and the UK it is referred to as shouting. This practice is also customary in many parts of North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
, especially in areas where people with cultural roots in Ireland and the UK predominate.
A notable exception was the UK State Management Scheme
State Management Scheme
The State Management Scheme saw the UK government take over and run the brewing, distribution and sale of liquor in three regions of the UK from 1916 until 1973....
in which treating (i.e. buying a round) was forbidden, from July 1916 until June 1919.
Australia
In John O'GradyJohn O'Grady
John Patrick O'Grady was an Australian writer. His works include the comic novel They're a Weird Mob and the poem The Integrated Adjective, sometimes known as Tumba-bloody-rumba.- Pseudonym :...
's They're a Weird Mob
They're a Weird Mob
They're a Weird Mob is a 1966 film based on the novel of the same name by John O'Grady under the pen name "Nino Culotta", the name of the main character of the book. It was one of the last collaborations of the British filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger...
, Nino learns some customs related to shouting.
Your turn.
- What is my turn?
Your turn to shout
- Why should I shout?
Because I shouted you
- I did not hear you shout at me
He thought for a while and said, I get it. When you buy a bloke a beer, it's called a shout, see?
- Why is that?
I haven't a clue, but that's what it's called. I shouted for you, now it's your turn to shout for me.
- I was only a little thirsty. I do not think I wish another drink.
He looked quite stern, In this country, if you want to keep out of trouble, you always return a shout, see?
- Is this the custom?
Bloody oath, it's the custom. Your turn.
United States
In the culture of the United States Military, possession of a challenge coinChallenge coin
A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion , bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. They are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected by service members.- Origins of the challenge coin...
can be used to determine who buys a round of drinks. One individual of a group lays down their coin, and all else present must lay down their coins as well. Anyone who does not have a coin with them must buy a round. If everyone can produce a coin, the challenger must buy a round.