ALCOHOL AND SMOKING
U.S. laws concerning the sale and consumption of alcohol may seem very liberal or very constraining to you, depending on your nationality. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to purchase alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, until you reach the age of 21.
Do you smoke? In many parts of the United States, all public buildings are designated "smoke free," meaning that you cannot smoke in any part of the building. Other buildings may have spaces designed for smokers. Be prepared to see No Smoking signs in most offices and stores. Restaurants may have smoking and nonsmoking sections. If you are a guest in someone's home or apartment, always ask permission before you smoke. Even if you are in your own room, it is polite to ask your guests if anyone objects to your smoking before you reach for a cigarette. Remember that all dorms are "smoke free" and smoking in the dorms will set off the fire alarm. All buildings on the UW Madison campus are designated as smoke-free areas.