Culture shock
I have not lived in the Carribbean, but in many cultures it is quite common to have drinks accompanying business meetings (Japan, Russia). You are very smart for thinking so clearly about the whole thing. And of course it is not a slip. (I lived in China for awhile and one of my American friends who did not drink was "coerced" by a bunch of Chinese students. It happens. It;s a different place and time. But you know what you need. Again, kudos to you -- I might have just used it as an excuse!
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