Don't let cooler conflicts spoil your Canada Day party

How Canadians conduct themselves around the beer cooler at weekend barbecue parties varies widely, in ways that could lead to friction.
If you are throwing a BYOB Canada Day bash, you may need to keep a closer eye on some guests than others. And there are steps you can take to keep the peace.
About 62 per cent of beer and cider drinkers will only drink their own six-pack from the cooler, according to a poll of 836 adult Canadians by Research Co.
About 25 per cent of drinkers will help themselves