Poll: Do you drink Alcohol?

[Cupid]

Being a mix of German and Australian, I cannot survive without a drop every 2 hours.

On a serious note: I'm of legal age (18) and have a drinking night maybe once a month. Never been drunk, never want to be.

I thought this was cute. I am a mix of Irish and German, so I can relate to your comment, even if said in fun.

I'm 18 too, but am not legal yet till I'm 21. I too may have a drinking night once a month and never have been drunk either. Also, never want to be.

 

[PoliceBox63]

Spoiler: I'm Irish!

BS: I drink to get drunk maybe 2 times a month. It's an enjoyable experience and I never overdo it [sub](bar once)[/sub] I've gone clubbing sober too and it's also fun.
I just have a problem with those who've never tried it and complain about and comdemn it and use this as an excuse for them to not ever try it.

 

[JMPease21]

Absolutely. Being drunk is better than being sober hands-down as an underage kid.
What are you, someone who enjoys high school? weird...

But since I've turned 21 I have cut back to drinking maybe 2 or 3 times a week

 

[Verp]

I'm a Finn. What the hell do you expect.

To balance that out, I'm a Finn and I never drink anything more alcoholic than sima.

My sisters and, for some reason, their husbands seem to have this neverending game where they try to get me to drink alcohol but they always fail because I'm very sensitive to the smell and taste of alcohol. I just hate it, no matter how you try to drown it under something. Strangely, the smell of tobacco isn't that bad in my opinion, although I don't like it either.

I also dislike the idea of consuming something that'd considerably alter my mind. I feel so comfortable with myself that when I try to think about something beyond myself, I feel like I'm trying to reach into the vast vacuum of space. I'm not that intrigued by the thought of getting touch with a part of myself that I don't know that I'd risk my current self trying to find it. I like things how they are now.

 

[teutonicman]

If you have no interest in it that's fine, just don't condemn it. It would be nice if I just stuck to Dr. Pepper though and the amount of money I'd save over the course of my life.

 

[dkyros]

Only on special occasions (probably like 5-6 times a year)

 

[Timmey]

Yeah every weekend it tastes good and its very sociable, why not ?

 

[1894]

I don't really care about other peoples habits and opinions. I'm a regular at one of the local pubs which I visit at least five days a week and I drink almost daily, but that's my problem to deal with. I'm comfortable with the life I live, although my wallet's getting thin seeing as how I'm currently unemployed. Whatever, time for a refill.

 

[karloss01]

no, i see no reason to.

 

[k-ossuburb]

I'm 24 and I only drink on special occasions. I just don't have the same kind of tolerance for foreign substances like I used to. I could easily spend an entire night drinking, walk home at 6am, sleep for a few hours, wake up eat something covered in grease with a cup of tea and be perfectly fine. Now, I just can't keep up with that so I'm very responsible when it comes to drinking.

 

[Tossth Esalad]

I drink alot, and often. Mostly beer though.

 

[Sronpop]

My drink of choice is a Triple Jack and Coke, what do you think.

 

[AndrewC]

Nope.

Find the stuff disgusting and besides it's expensive, and there's no good outcome.

You don't need alcohol to have a good time, I don't see why so many people think you do.

But as I said, nope. xD

EDIT: 18 aswell.

 

[Guffe]

I'm Finnish, what do you expect?
I mean for many overseas they think I drink a lot and compared to my friends I drink barely nothing.
Average Finns drinking during Friday and Saturday consists of at least 12 drink of beer (between 3.3dl and 5dl) which has Vol 5% and often some strong beverages in there as well (that is 6cl shots of Vodka, Koskenkorva, tequila or sometimes strong stuff like 65%). I don't drink this much and I've only been drunk ones or twice but I love the tastes of drinks and drink almost every weekend and sometimes in the weeks which is completely normal here...

 

[Guffe]

I'm a Finn. What the hell do you expect.

To balance that out, I'm a Finn and I never drink anything more alcoholic than sima.

My sisters and, for some reason, their husbands seem to have this neverending game where they try to get me to drink alcohol but they always fail because I'm very sensitive to the smell and taste of alcohol. I just hate it, no matter how you try to drown it under something. Strangely, the smell of tobacco isn't that bad in my opinion, although I don't like it either.

I also dislike the idea of consuming something that'd considerably alter my mind. I feel so comfortable with myself that when I try to think about something beyond myself, I feel like I'm trying to reach into the vast vacuum of space. I'm not that intrigued by the thought of getting touch with a part of myself that I don't know that I'd risk my current self trying to find it. I like things how they are now.

Finnish peoples gathering!!! and no wonder it is under the Topic of Alcohol ^^

 

[DaMullet]

I don't, for 2 reasons.

1. For some reason I can actually taste alcohol, and its gross. I tried a non-alcoholic beer and it was actually pretty good. Its weird.

2. Me being under the influence of alcohol is really pointless. First, I just get tired and dazy nothing really enjoyable. Second it tends to wear off really quickly. The last time I tried to get "drunk" I had 7 straight shots of tequila in a 30 min period and withing an hour afterwards any effect had completely disappeared.

So to me, its a gross waste of money.

 

[Fraught]

I have drunk before.

But I don't drink regularly. Very, very rarely.

 

[BlackStar42]

At parties, and occasionally at weekends when it's been a shitty week. Don't really like beer that much though- I stick to cider.

 

[ChaoticKraus]

I do, i only get drunk proper a couple of times a month though. I'm 18.

If you keep it at the right level it's tons of fun, can add a golden edge to any party or celebration. Everyone reacts differently to it though, and i manage to keep my head (and stomach contents) even if i'm really smashed.

You should probably try it a couple of times atleast, as long as you keep it in moderation is fine but if you feel it's not worth it that's fine too.

I agree with those saying that many alcoholic drinks taste like crap though. Especially beer is a gamble, and is also somewhat of an aquired taste.

Then again i'm Swedish. We almost drank ourselves to oblivion before the state stepped in and took control of the selling. (i'm still pissed over it though since it is a lot more expensive).

 

[vivster]

good thing i don't like the taste of it

and getting drunk seems just stupid to me...same as smoking
there are a lot better ways to have fun without harming yourself and others