Sincere answers only, please. If it is because you are thirsty, then you should not drink alcohol because alcohol serves to dehydrate the body, and the alcohol will eventually turn into sugar, thus aggravating the body weight issue so many people already struggle with. Why drink alcohol? Really.
Also, if you drink socially, why is it that you need or want an alcoholic beverage if you are just hanging out? Aren’t you capable of being a friend and carrying on a conversation without alcohol? Besides, if you are giving alcohol a part in your social life, are you not holding yourself back from developing socially and developing character? I am just wondering. I have never been a drinker, not even socially. So I am just asking because I do not know, no head bashing from me. Just an honest question.
With me it’s wine with food. It goes well with the food and aids in digestion. And an occasional beer on a hot summer day is thirst quenching like no other beverage. I agree that this might be a perceived quench but it sure seems to work better than water (although the reality is probably different)
i drink a fair amount of beer, but i like the nice tasty microbrews. they have a lot of different characteristics and can be quite delicious, much like a fine wine (if that’s your thing). it’s usually a flavor thing for me. i just like the taste of beer.
i don’t drink liquor often becuase i don’t like the way it tastes. sure if i’m out celebrating with buddies i’ll take a shot when we order rounds, but i won’t order it.
as far as being a social thing, alcohol lowers inhibitions. many people will not care what someone thinks of them when they are drunk becuase they can pass it off as ‘oh well, i was just drunk last night.’ but remember, a drunk man’s actions are a sober man’s thoughts….
that was meant about getting drunk. in terms of drinking in moderation, cgeb nailed this one.
Honestly… drinking just makes me happier. I loosen up and am more fun. I guess I just am not a very interesting or fun person naturally, I don’t know, because when I have a few drinks I always seem to have a better time. Of course, the majority of my social interactions are done alcohol-free… I certainly would qualify as a solely social drinker, usually just like once a month and I never get drunk, just tipsy… but whenever alcohol is involved, things just seem more fun. Maybe it’s my own fault. I am very in-tune with my social emotional spiritual development and take my personal integrity and strength of character very seriously; alcohol has never, ever gotten in the way of it. If anything, it has propelled me forward into new situations that I wouldn’t have gotten into on my own. That tends to be the verdict amongst most of my friends, too. Actually… most people in general, I think, would agree that social sitautions are just more fun while drinking… just the honest truth. Not everyone, though, of course.
umm obviously you wouldnt know because youve never drank.. and im not trying to be mean but i asked the exact same questions and was just like you before i did. i was like its stupid… thats not fun.. but actually it is.. REALLY FUN! hahah you know. drinking socially. you dont have to get smashed..
I think if you want a sincere answer you should ask a sincere question. It’s obvious you have a negative sentiment toward drinking. One could just as easily ask you “If you eat socially, why is it that you need or want food if you are just hanging out? Aren’t you capable of being a friend and carrying on a conversation without mozzarella sticks? Besides, if you are giving french fries a part in your social life, are you not holding yourself back from developing socially and developing character?”
Why eat a pizza when you could have dry toast? Why go to a theatre when you can watch a 13-inch TV? Why have a bed when you can sleep on the floor? And why would someone drink alcohol when they could have water? Because it’s good, they’re enjoyable.
If I’m thirsty, I drink water. It’s not like people who drink alcohol ONLY drink alcohol and nothing else.
I am capable of just hanging out without drinking alcohol, but if it’s a party and there are drinks, then I will drink the alcohol to enhance the experience.
There’s a time to stay sober, and there’s a time to let loose.