Beer glasses

What shape of beer glass do you prefer? In England, where the standard measure is still a pint, the basic options are a "jug"(a dimpled glass with a handle) or a "straight" (a tall glass without a handle). When I started drinking beer, nearly 60 years ago, jugs were normal, but in some areas you could also get a straight - though where I lived they were called "sleevers". I chose straights when I could, and gradually they seemed to become standard. But jugs are making a comeback. Today, in a pub by the Thames after a walk, I was offered a choice and found myself asking for a jug. I'm now on my third pint!

Do others have preferences? What are the options in other countries?

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emmasfriend · 46-50, F

I have noticed that, unless one specifies otherwise, beer will come in a glass labelled with type of beer.
On the rare occasions that I drink beer, I prefer to ask for a half pint glass with a handle so that any overflow or spillage carrying it, will not give me sticky fingers !

MartinII · 70-79, M

@emmasfriend A while ago, if I asked for a pint, and a half for my wife or companion, the bar person would say, "is the half for a a lady?" If, without thinking, I said yes, they would serve it in a stemmed glass instead of a half-pint tankard. They wouldn't dare say that sort of thing nowadays!

emmasfriend · 46-50, F

@MartinII
A few months ago, I had an appointment with my hairdresser in the next village. The timing was such that I had time for some lunch in the pub before my bus back.
Having eaten, I passed the time with a drink and the cryptic crossword. He came to clear the table and I asked the time. I had missed the bus ! So I asked him to call a taxi. The taxi could not come for another hour, so he went upstairs, got his keys and drove me home.
Some people are kind !

MartinII · 70-79, M

@emmasfriend Good to hear. And good to know that you do cryptic crosswords. Any particular one?

emmasfriend · 46-50, F

@MartinII
Telegraph.
Took longer than usual today, as a clue about last day of Lent puzzled me for a while !

MartinII · 70-79, M

@emmasfriend I do the Guardian (no political allegiance implied!)

meggie · F

@MartinII about 15 years ago I ordered a pint and was told by the barman that ladies do not drink pints!!!

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@meggie lets all go together and order pints

Cheeky git that man

meggie · F

@Gangstress i may even have a yard of ale to disgust him even more!!!