drinking in a British pub. Kate Fox, a social anthropologist came up with a similar idea in her book Watching the English, but concluded their rationale was the need to minimise the possibility of violence between drinking companions. Australia In John O'Grady's They're a Weird Mob, Nino learns some customs related to shouting. <blockquote> Your turn.What is my turn?Your turn to shoutWhy should I shout?Because I shouted you.I did not hear you shout at me.He thought for a while and said, I get it. When you buy a bloke a beer, it's called a shout, see?Why is that?I haven't a clue, but that's what it's called. I shouted for you, now it's your turn to shout for me.I was only a little thirsty. I do not think I wish another drink.He looked quite stern, In this country, if you want to keep out of trouble, you always return a shout, see?Is this the custom?Bloody oath, it's the custom. Your turn. </blockquote> United States In the culture of the United States Military, possession of a challenge coin can be used to determine who buys a round of drinks. One individual of a group lays down their coin, and all else present must lay down their coins as well. Anyone who does not have a coin with them must buy a round. If everyone can produce a coin, the challenger must buy a round. References Further reading Gutfeld, Greg. Lessons from the Land of Pork Scratchings'', London: Simon and Schuster, 2008. Etiquette Drinking culture