One thing that really struck me about Western Europe.

[ET]

Everyone drank out of a glass as opposed to a bottle. Everything out of a glass. Beer. Wine. Water. Soda, even. EVERYTHING. EVERYONE. Even the French. (heyooooo!)

Is there something I'm missing here? Is it barbaric to swill from a bottle? Is it a health issue?

I'm drinking beer from a frosty mug and it's quite an experience. I don't think I'll use a bottle if I have a choice from now on. Disregard the fact that it allows for bigger sips... that's just a coincidence.

[Drederick Tatum]

there's probably something you're missing, like the millions of people who drink out of a bottle everyday.

[Adam]

Yeah, we do (often in the UK to) erm - can only really be a health issue really. I generally refuse to drink out of cans unless I medically need a pint. In transport rats and all sorts of parasites can run and poop across them so its healthier from a clean glass.

[ms.peachy]

I see plenty of people drinking from cans or bottles. Of course those cans and bottles tend to contain things like Tennants and White Lightning, so maybe there's your answer.

[Helvete]

I'll always pour a can or bottle into a glass to drink it. Unless I am out somewhere and buy a can from a store or something, I don't carry my own glass supply with me.

[gbsuey]

I would totally rather drink beer from a bottle-but it's gotta be a small bottle or the beer's too warm by the time it's half- full . Oh yes, i said half-full:)