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I've had the occasional drink myself but it's always been heavily monitored by my family (who also aren't big drinkers), either way I can't say I'm a big fan of alcoholic beverages myself (at least when it comes to taste).
This got me curious if people who are fond of alcoholic beverages actually enjoy the taste of boos or for some other reason such as social purposes, like being intoxicated, etc.
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OMFG, I'm actually drunk while posting this, HAHAHAHA
That's so ironic...don't you think.
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All 3 as well... By and large the main goal is to get drunk but it happens to be a social thing and i drink what i like the taste of to get there.
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Dakka Bingo! By Ouze "You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
Watch for Gerry.
I like to learn the different tastes of alcoholic drinks; finding out what I like and dislike....so far, im enjoying the tastes of wine. Tbh I would be a bit of a hypocrite if I were to get drunk.
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When I have, it was purely because I was in the mood for it or it was the only thing available at the time.
The after-effects of what I can only describe as my body's rapid expulsion of alcoholic stomach contents (or vomitting everything back up as if hadn't been touched) put me off drinking (I didn't exactly drink a lot whenever it happened either).
I didn't exactly like the taste or the effects, so finding out my body had no liking for it either pretty much sealed the no drinking deal.
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Because a decent mead, mixed 50/50 with honey heated up in the pot till it flows like water and drink by the pint makes me happy. I like being happy. It makes me forget that I don't like people. Its delicious.
This is not to say I like being hammered, I do not. Hangovers from mead generally involve a headache the size of my house. Just a drink or two until I have that wonderful heavy feeling.
I don't really drink to get hammered anymore, but a couple of drinks can change my mood a little. Just occasionally I'll drink to get hammered, it can be a good, cathartic experience after something terrible has happened, or just a good way to mark a big event like a close mate's buck's party.
And it is a social thing. It can be very distancing to be the only one sitting around not drinking, and it can be an important part of bonding to drink (a little or a lot, depending on the group and the event). More than that, though, lately I've gotten to drinking wine because I enjoy sharing a bottle with my fiance, it's a far more social experience than her sitting there with one kind of drink and me sitting there some other choice (whether alcoholic or not).
So, umm, all three for me as well.
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GazzyG wrote:As others have said, I do it to be social.
I don't drink to be antisocial
And I don't like the taste or effect. And I don't really get the point of going out with the sole intention of getting so drunk you don't actually remember anything.
Social drinking with a meal, or having a chat, sure, go ahead, I quite enjoy sitting around in the sun with a soft drink. But going out to a noisy, crammed bar or club? No thanks.
GazzyG wrote:As others have said, I do it to be social.
I don't drink to be antisocial
And I don't like the taste or effect. And I don't really get the point of going out with the sole intention of getting so drunk you don't actually remember anything.
Social drinking with a meal, or having a chat, sure, go ahead, I quite enjoy sitting around in the sun with a soft drink. But going out to a noisy, crammed bar or club? No thanks.
Nope, neither do I. Perhaps when I was 18/19/20, then yeah. Even back then I wasn't a big fan of clubs really.
A quiet pint down the local with mates is where it's at. Or a glass of wine at home with the mrs.
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I am both selfish and chaotic. I value self-gratification and control; I want to have things my way, preferably now. At best, I'm entertaining and surprising; at worst, I'm hedonistic and violent.
I don't drink that much anymore, but when I do it's just a bottle of cider to wind down after work, which I guess falls into the intoxicating effects category. I never get drunk anymore though.
It's my last resort. I drink when I have absolutely no other way to get fethed up. It's incredibly easy to get, and I enjoy the effects somewhat, but I recognize how awful it is for you and try to stay away from it whenever I can.
I prefer to drink alone, as I never get too drunk by myself. I can get exactly where I need to be, and I don't have to deal with fumbling around with my words and actions. Being drunk in front of people makes me get way too drunk, and I always feel like an idiot whenever I can't finish a complete sentence.
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