Social drinking : a comparative analysis of its meaning in Maltese and Chinese popular culture

Abstract

Evolving along the progressive society is a drinking culture which differs from country to country. The consumption of alcoholic beverages have not only made their frequent appearances in our daily lives but it has also become a topic worthy of further investigation as opinions and behaviors differ drastically from person to person. In this dissertation, I set out to discover the different behaviors and opinions upheld by Chinese and Maltese people in regard to alcohol consumption. A multiple choice questionnaire made up of eighteen questions has been distributed towards both Chinese and Maltese nationals. The results obtained from the quantitative research method were noted and analyzed to verify my hypothesis. Through the research conducted, there were many interesting findings in relations to the Chinese as well as the Maltese drinking culture such as the a) choices of drinking places, b) the preferences over the different types of alcoholic beverages and c) the current issue of harassment faced by different groups of people when drinking together.