You're sitting at your desk in the office, tapping away at your laptop, you hear the unmistakable sound of a can being cracked open by your colleague sitting next to you.
Debate in the office at Sky News HQ was sparked by recent comments by Frozen and Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell,. Conversation about whether or not this is appropriate - let's come to this later - opened up discussion on other scenarios that might get you cancelled, sacked, arrested, or frowned upon at the very least.
The issue is similar to that of vaping, he points out, with the rise in people using the cigarette alternative leading many employers to update policies. However, as this is voluntary guidance rather than law, some labelled as alcohol-free can contain up to 0.5% ABV - so a 500ml can would contain a quarter of a unit. For context, many everyday food and drink items contain small volumes of alcohol - bread, fruit juice, yoghurt, healthy kombucha, even bananas - some more than alcohol-free beers.
Having an operation? How would you feel about the surgeon sipping a can of alcohol-free beer during the procedure? Most hospitals prohibit food consumption of any kind in theatres, due to risk of contamination. Alcohol is banned, but water and some other fluids are allowed. "It's associated with socialising or winding down," said another senior nurse."It's just not professional when in the workplace, especially in a hospital."