I don't, because I don't like being in an altered state of mind or feeling like I'm going to throw up, and I'm sure I wouldn't enjoy a hangover. Besides that it just kind of tastes nasty, anything I could even swallow would be strongly fruit juice flavored (like coolers or something) so I may as well just have fruit juice.
ETA: and because if I did end up with an unplanned pregnancy, I would never forgive myself if I drank at all before finding out, even if the kid came out fine. I'd just feel so guilty my whole life even if it was just one drink.
What does age have to do with anything? Theres some magical transformation when you turn 18/21 which makes it alright? Not like if you have a sip of beer at 17 police come knocking at your door and arrest yousboyer2
I can tell you've never been drunk in your life and don't know the first thing about what it's likesboyer2
No, I haven't. But I've thrown up just smelling beer, from a distance, so I'm not about to go chug one and see if I get the same effect. I've also had to deal with drunk people constantly and I don't really want to be an irritating burden on them like they've been to me more often than not. Not sure what your point is though, so I don't want to poison my liver and test how long it takes me to blow chunks or say something stupid. I've also never lit myself on fire, should I do that just to know what it's like?
[QUOTE="sboyer2"]I can tell you've never been drunk in your life and don't know the first thing about what it's likeXilePrincess
No, I haven't. But I've thrown up just smelling beer, from a distance, so I'm not about to go chug one and see if I get the same effect. I've also had to deal with drunk people constantly and I don't really want to be an irritating burden on them like they've been to me more often than not. Not sure what your point is though, so I don't want to poison my liver and test how long it takes me to blow chunks or say something stupid. I've also never lit myself on fire, should I do that just to know what it's like? That's just when your insanely drunk though....which your right is for idiots, most people avoid drinking like that.... You can have a drink and not end up throwing up everywhere and making a fool out of yourself...
I enjoy drinking with friends, but thats pretty much the only time i drink unless i find an interesting looking new beverage, then Ill try it out :P I dont usually get wasted thouhg, just tipsy :D
[QUOTE="sboyer2"]I can tell you've never been drunk in your life and don't know the first thing about what it's likeXilePrincess
No, I haven't. But I've thrown up just smelling beer, from a distance, so I'm not about to go chug one and see if I get the same effect. I've also had to deal with drunk people constantly and I don't really want to be an irritating burden on them like they've been to me more often than not. Not sure what your point is though, so I don't want to poison my liver and test how long it takes me to blow chunks or say something stupid. I've also never lit myself on fire, should I do that just to know what it's like? Good beer is something that can be easily enjoyed by most people. The people who drink terrible beer to get as drunk as possible really are douchbags, especially the underage ones. It isn't something magical. It's not something great. Personally, I have a love/hate relationship with the intoxication. It's just a very dirty intoxication, and a lot of people take it the wrong way. Though drinking a very well crafted beer really is awesome. It's a very old beverage that deserves respect, imo.
Yes, I drink because it's fun. It really helps me to drop my guard and get loose.
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Interestingly enough I went through my "hard" drinking phase before I turned 21. I haven't had a sip of any alcoholic beverage in years though. Getting a nice buzz on and hanging out with friends/people of the opposite sex is some of the most social type fun humans could have, even though I don't need to drink to interact with others or hit on girls. What sucks is the idiots who are just hellbent on getting wasted, especially if they are of the mean drunk variety, I try to avoid people like that.
Yes, because it tastes good. A good IPA, porter, or whiskey simply cannot be equaled with something sans alcohol. It's something to be savoured. And judging by the responses a lot of people are quite young - nothing wrong with that, it's just that drinking =! getting drunk. Drinking in moderation is fine and arguably of greater health benefit than not drinking at all. If you go and down 10 shots in a row, of course you're going to be harming your body. But most people get over that binge drinking phase in their 20s.
I enjoy drinking, but do not enjoy getting wasted. A light buzz is where I know I have had enough. I enjoy it, it helps me relax, and its fun with friends. i only drink what tastes good to me though. I wont drink beer unless im thirsty and dont want water or water is not available.
I enjoy drinking, but do not enjoy getting wasted. A light buzz is where I know I have had enough. I enjoy it, it helps me relax, and its fun with friends. i only drink what tastes good to me though. I wont drink beer unless im thirsty and dont want water or water is not available. xhellcatx
Social drinking is awesome too. After a long day at uni, its down the pub for a pint or two. I only drink to get wasted at parties.
[QUOTE="xhellcatx"]I enjoy drinking, but do not enjoy getting wasted. A light buzz is where I know I have had enough. I enjoy it, it helps me relax, and its fun with friends. i only drink what tastes good to me though. I wont drink beer unless im thirsty and dont want water or water is not available. clyde46
Social drinking is awesome too. After a long day at uni, its down the pub for a pint or two. I only drink to get wasted at parties. I only drink to get wasted when something terrible happens and I try to drown the pain of it. ... I am shocked at myself that I havent gotten wasted this week, several times...
Yes, I drink often, just not to get drunk. Nothing can match the tastiness of some good brews (particular Porters, some Stouts, a nice floral IPA...) plus the complexities of whiskey/bourbon will keep me interested for the rest of my life probably. I also love the taste of wine, especially whites but I won't ever turn down a Merlot.
It seems like most of the dumb drinkers (only to get wasted) are not even of the legal drinking age. I'm not saying I don't do that occasionally (I'm 22) but if that's the sole reason you drink then I don't understand it.
[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="xhellcatx"]I enjoy drinking, but do not enjoy getting wasted. A light buzz is where I know I have had enough. I enjoy it, it helps me relax, and its fun with friends. i only drink what tastes good to me though. I wont drink beer unless im thirsty and dont want water or water is not available. xhellcatx
Social drinking is awesome too. After a long day at uni, its down the pub for a pint or two. I only drink to get wasted at parties. I only drink to get wasted when something terrible happens and I try to drown the pain of it. ... I am shocked at myself that I havent gotten wasted this week, several times... Drinking for me when something bad happens is not a good idea. I tend to do things I regret.
I like the taste of beer more than any other drink tbh. Ive got a bottle of San Miguel with me atm and its really lovely and sweet beer. Getting drunk is fun too but i only do that with mates
[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="xhellcatx"][QUOTE="clyde46"] Social drinking is awesome too. After a long day at uni, its down the pub for a pint or two. I only drink to get wasted at parties. I only drink to get wasted when something terrible happens and I try to drown the pain of it. ... I am shocked at myself that I havent gotten wasted this week, several times... Drinking for me when something bad happens is not a good idea. I tend to do things I regret. I dont really do much when i get that way. Just drink. And talk about whatever my friends are talking about, and state random facts that arent true.
[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="xhellcatx"][QUOTE="clyde46"] Social drinking is awesome too. After a long day at uni, its down the pub for a pint or two. I only drink to get wasted at parties. I only drink to get wasted when something terrible happens and I try to drown the pain of it. ... I am shocked at myself that I havent gotten wasted this week, several times... Drinking for me when something bad happens is not a good idea. I tend to do things I regret. Yea tell me about it.... when you wake up with only the smell of vomit in your nostrils you know something didnt go according to plan :P
1. I like the taste. Especially an ice-cold beer on a hot day, or a good scotch straight up on some ice. 2. It works well as a social lubricant (I am a 1-on-1 conversationalist, and get nervous and become a listener in large crowds when I'm sober). 3. It is fun to drink with friends and get inebriated (not drunk, I only feel really bad the next day after getting really drunk).
[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="xhellcatx"] I only drink to get wasted when something terrible happens and I try to drown the pain of it. ... I am shocked at myself that I havent gotten wasted this week, several times... xhellcatx
Drinking for me when something bad happens is not a good idea. I tend to do things I regret. I dont really do much when i get that way. Just drink. And talk about whatever my friends are talking about, and state random facts that arent true. The last time I got smashed when I was feeling down, I sent a not very nice and very confusing text message to my ex because I was angry at her for dumping me. But when I'm happy, getting drunk just makes my livelier.
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