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but sounded like it could have equally happened on a Wednesday night post-match drinking session.
That in itself is pretty problematic too though. Some clubs and societies are highly focused on such 'drinking sessions', and if you don't care to take part in that, you will never be seen as a proper part of that club or society. So the exact same thing as the 'initiations', except continuous.
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Rolled on to client entertainment...
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Yeah sorry, I should have been clearer. That's what I meant. Whereas to some extent I think there's a role for good natured initiations with a sense of humour - sort of coming of age rituals tied into a shared experience.
My uni was pretty sporty and the drinking peer pressure from that definitely fed into the whole culture.
GoatandTricycle
hugo7
Isn't that a bit of a meaningless statistic? 62% of workers are nervous before giving a presentation. 73% of job applicants are concerned or nervous before their interview.
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But yet;
Which seems contradictory and surprises me. Everything you hear about unis nowadays seems focused on study, with the social element merely a vehicle to add value to your CV.
I wouldn't want to take anything away from what is an absolutely tragic death, but sounded like it could have equally happened on a Wednesday night post-match drinking session.