They drink with impunity, or anybody who invites them.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author suggests certain people can drink without punishment if others invite them.
- In plain terms
- Some people can drink freely if someone else asks them to.
- What can you take from it?
- Social rules often depend on who is present or inviting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some break rules freely?
- How do social groups work?
Another view
The statement is vague without specific context.
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