Not just there. In 1999 we went to Montreal to visit friends and went out to dinner. The waitress served everyone wine, including my 13-year-old, because in Quebec children often get a bit of wine at family dinners and Jeffrey was going out with his family.
Carleton -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bill Potts Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 20:17 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:28958] Re: American and European differences What on earth is an unlimited limit? ... As for age limits on alcohol, they do have them, although they vary. Britain sensibly takes the position that, if you're old enough to vote and old enough to serve in the military, you're old enough to make your own decisions about drinking -- hence the drinking age of 18. It's normal, although not universal, in most European countries to serve children a modest amount of wine at the dinner table. ... Bill Potts, CMS Roseville, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator] > 66 George Street > Charleston, SC 29424 > 843.953.7644 (phone) > 843.953.4824 (FAX) > >Home: > 10 Captiva Row > Charleston, SC 29407 > 843.225.0805
