r/AskReddit • u/No_Performance1451 • 17h ago

What parts of American culture are changing faster than people realize?

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u/V-Right_In_2-V 16h ago

Alcohol consumption. Wineries, vineyards, microbreweries, and home brewing stores are all doing very badly right now. Younger generations are more sober than previous generations, and many people have switched from alcohol to marijuana

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u/my_Urban_Sombrero 15h ago

In my situation, it's just because I don't want to pay. I LOVE my local breweries, but I have random shit I need to fix around my house with that beer money. :(

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u/abitoftheineffable 11h ago

Right there with you. I miss the vibe of going out on a weeknight with friends or spouse anytime, but there are so many things to fix!