A Norwegian comes into a bar and orders three separate shots of akvavit. He downs one, engages in casual conversation with the bartender, and eventually finishes the other two.

This goes on for a few days until the bartender finally says, "You know, I can put all three shots in one glass for you."

The Norwegian replies, "No, I prefer it this way. See, I'm very close to my two brothers. They're both still back in the old country, and this represents a drink for each of us. This way I feel closer to them; it's like we are all having a drink together."

The bartender nods and continues to set them up as requested.

This goes on for several months. Then, one day, the Norwegian orders just two shots. The bartender begins to worry that maybe something has happened to one of the guy's brothers, and finally feels it necessary to ask: "Say; is everything alright?"

"What do you mean?" replied the Norwegian.

"Well," the bartender said, "all these months you've ordered three shots of akvavit. Now you've only ordered two. Did something happen to one of your brothers?"

"Oh, no," the Norwegian replied. "They're both fine. It's just that I've quit drinking."

-- Walter Deemer

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