One For The Road Role of alcohol in Goan society Biula V. Cruz e Pereira GBC 2015 One For The Road: Role of Alcohol in Goan Society © 2015 Biula V. Cruz e Pereira
[email protected] 9921448110 Published in 2015 by Goa,1556, Sonarbhat, Saligao 403511 Goa, India. http://goa1556.goa-india.org,
[email protected] +91-832-2409490 10987654321 Project co-ordination: Frederick Noronha. Editorial assistance: Sasha Pereira, Pamela D’Mello Cover concept: Jonathan Rodrigues Cover design: Sharmila Coutinho Printed by Brilliant Printers, Bangalore http://www.brilliantprinters.com Typeset with LYX, http://www.lyx.org. Text: Palatino, 9.4/12 pt. Published with financialGBC assistance from the Directorate of Art & Culture (Government of Goa) scheme for Goan authors. More interesting Goa,1556 books at http://goa1556.in ISBN 978-93-80739-82-3 Rs 350 in Goa 2 This book is devoted to the memory of my parents Agostinho and Elsa, and my sister Connie. GBC Alcohol in Goa acts as a social lubricant and is considered an essential part ofGBC hospitality. Alcohol consumption manifests solidarity of friends. It indicates acceptance of man among men. ‘One for the road’ is a saying that refers to a final drink taken just before leaving on a journey. A final drink which seals the bond of friendship at the time of departure.... Contents Foreword 9 An Integral Part 13 1.TheOldest,MostAbusedIntoxicant 19 Concepts: alcohol, beverages and alcoholism . 20 Origin of the alcoholic beverage . 20 Socio-cultural attitudes towards alcohol . 22 Alcohol consumption patterns . 27 Variations in alcohol consumption . 31 Religious attitudes towards alcohol use .