Are you allowed to drink in public in your uniform?

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I'd be sacked before I'd finished my pint.

So why are that bunch of soldiers at the rugby allowed to?

And AIBU to be both a touch and about it?

I remember the good old days as a Student Nurse going to the pub (in uniform) after work.
The worst time was when I was lead astray by some naughty RMN students after a Early and stumbled out of the pub in my uniform and coat at closing time!
You couldn't do that now!

OP - do you think that those soldiers who have been living in dreadful conditions, in a front line war zone, without seeing their families for six months or more, can't enjoy themselves at a national event which they have been specifically invited to?

What important job is it you do in your uniform?

Join the Army?

I think my employer has it wrong.

I don't really care enough to argue the point though.

But I still don't think it's fair.

Ruby. Jump off your high horse and actually read what i wrote.

What isn't fair?

That you can't drink in a uniform?

Or that soldiers are having a nice time?

Bit light hearted. I worked as a hca in the hols when a student and we used to go to the pub when we finished (in uniform) we were served but had to stand in the public bar ( no seats just stools) we weren't allowed in the saloon (shows my age)

Then, YABU for but YABU for

i don't really see what your problem is, to be honest. different jobs have different rules.

YAnbu for

Apparently my iPad only recognises YABU, and autocorrects to that... Funny old world.

I think they have probably been told to attend in their uniforms, to show that the Rugby Union (or whatever they are) have given those seats to returning sevicemen (or whatever you call them). The presence of the uniform makes the gift public and enhances the reputation of the gift-giver.

My vague point then is why are the rules different?

Why is it ok for soldiers but not nurses?

It would be nice if big sporting events gave free tickets to local nurses to say "thanks nurses you do a great job" :)

There have been military personnel at certain sporting events for decades (RFU and LTA spring to mind). It's not something linked to current/recent campaigns.

Anywsy.

It doesn't matter because WALES JUST WHIPPED THE ARSE OFF ENGLAND!!!!!

Ha!

And hurrah

[beer]

Because "a bunch of soldiers" have bloody well earned it.

So have I.

Why is it ok for soldiers but not nurses?

See ^^ that is what you should probably have asked.

Also, it might have been an idea to mention what your job is in the OP.

For example, if you were moaning about not being able to wear your Aldi's checkout uniform whilst knocking back a quick Bailey's in the pub...I'm sure the response would have been more along the lines of "Write to Head Office and complain".

Having said that, I'm sure your employer might shed some light on it.

Why are people getting so fired up?

OP just asking why it's ok for soldiers but not for other uniformed workers such as the Police.

I disagree worra. Uniform representing your profession and employer is uniform, whether soldier or supermarket.

Then instead of saying it's not fair because apparently you deserve to drink without quickly getting changed, why not just ask your boss?

Although I understand your point, and I fully agree nurses DO deserve free tickets to social events, as do Doctors, vets, etc, etc.

I don't understand why you are making a point about not being able to drink in your nurse's uniform - why on earth do you want to?

OP -I am a bit by the fact you would be sacked for accepting a cup of tea from your employer. What on earth do you do?

It's not a really a thank you, it's been going on for years.

And is a reflection of the 35 constituent bodies of the RFU, one of which is the Army. When nurses have a CB, they'll probably get the same ticketing allowance.

I don't want to. But if I wanted to I feel I should be allowed to if other people can.