In Copenhagen, the Danish workmen climb scaffolding in steel-toed wooden clogs after a hearty lunch of sausage, cheese and warm Carlsberg beer. At least in the late '70's they did. I would always marvel at the construction site which would have neatly stacked cases of beer next to the neatly stacked pallets of masonry. Butter a lug, take a chug. John Horton ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael P. Edison <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, December 23, 1999 12:46 AM Subject: Re: Specifying Craftsmen > I have no doubts about the negative influence on work quality and > productivity. On the other hand, there are places where drinking at lunch > is accepted practice. >