"Happy Hour"

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“Happy Hour” is an excellent time to socialize with your co-workers. You are no longer on your employer’s clock. You can talk as much you want and to whom you want. In the 1920’s the U.S. Navy enjoyed “Happy Hour.” This was the slang for the scheduled entertainment on board the ship. Happy Hour typical occurred during boxing and wrestling matches in which gave the sailors an opportunity to relieve stress. 

“Happy Hour” typically runs Monday-Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Some bars/restaurants have a second “Happy Hour” shift which runs from 10 pm – 1 am during the same days. During Happy Hour,” bars/restaurants offer a discount on beer, wine, cocktails and may be some foods. If you did not know this, from the bar/restaurant perspective, “Happy Hour” helps boost their business. 

Depending on what country you are from, “Happy Hour” may have a different offering. For example, in U.S., “Happy Hour” consists of discounted drinks with finger foods. In the Netherlands, instead of receiving a discount on drinks, the customer receives double the amount. In Italy, the discount applies to food, while the customer pays regular price for drinks.

No matter what the offer is during “Happy Hour,” many people love to mingle with co-workers after work along with enjoying a cocktail! 

Even if you are not a drinker, discounted food and free time socializing with your co-workers is not a bad deal.

If you do drink, PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY and NO Drinking & Driving.

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Thank you,

Angela