The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

DRINKING AGE

IN GERMANY, THEY HAVE A STANDARD REPLY TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY
ASK IF THEY ARE OLD ENOUGH TO DRINK; THE PARENTS ASK IF
THEY CAN REACH THE BOTTLES IN THE WINE CELLAR.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT WENT TO SCHOOL IN GERMANY WHILE HER FATHER,
AN ARMY OFFICER, WAS STATIONED THERE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Date learned: NOT GIVEN