Flirting It Up on International Beer Day

If you'd like some conversation to go with your beer on International Beer Day, it is customary to peel the label off your beer bottle (in one piece if you can) and lay it next to your beer. By doing this you're telling the people around you that it's ok to talk to you, and that you don't bite.

Secondly, if you're single on International Beer Day, it is traditional to wear some sort of white ornament. White was chosen to match the frothy white head that is almost universal among beers.

• For ladies it's customary to wear a white flower or white ribbon in your hair.
• For gentlemen it's traditional to wear a white bracelet.

(If you wear one of these items out to celebrate on International Beer Day, you will probably get flirted with, so if you'd rather just spend the evening with your friends and your beer, you're best off skipping the whole white ornament thing.)

A word to the ladies: International Beer Day is an equal opportunity holiday, so if you see a cute guy with his label peeled and placed next to his beer, go talk to him! After all, you can make the first move too.

Please drink responsibly, be safe, and if you happen to be getting lucky on International Beer Day, be sure to use protection.