Mal ,'Serenity'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Most people I know drink , but most people I know also have occasions or times when they don't drink. I also know people that drink very lightly. And some that don't drink at all. I just remember to have a bunch of different kinds of things to drink
shipping I was a t UPS today. their computers were freezing and glitching. Most people were reasonable -- except for those that just had 'questions'.
I don't like the taste of it either. Also, the only effect I ever got was nausea.
I think some people also take it as a criticism of their drinking, which is...weird. I mean, I don't drink soda, because I can't stand carbonation, but turning it down isn't me commenting on someone else's likes.
I have been literally yelled at for not drinking. Not for talking about drinking or anything annoying, but for refusing a drink at a party and when the person urged me to take it, saying "I don't drink but it looks delicious." They then told me I was a freak who didn't know how to have fun.
Yipes. Okay, I take it back. Clearly for some drinkers, not drinking is a big deal. Me in my little bubble, I didn't realize.
I've never had people make a big deal out of me not drinking since high school. Even then it wasn't really a negative thing, it was just regarded as an odd quirk since pretty much everyone else drank.
Also, it was handy for my friends since I could always drive. Especially important since the police wouldn't make a fuss about underage drinking as long as you didn't drive.
I would also imagine in many places, it's a huge plus in a group of friends, if the non-drinker is willing to be the driver. I mean, right? Get some sense, people!
Also, it was handy for my friends since I could always drive.
Yep! I got to be the designated driver after cast parties. I felt important.
In college I was the designated "OK, what did I do last night?" person. Or "Did you see where my coat went?"
So, DH's giftie has been purchased. Yay!
Now I think it's time to pick up Isaac and head home from work.
Back in school I was always the straight-laced designated driver in the circles of friends I hung out with.
I'm not quite sure how I got from there to reacting to Miracleman's dire warnings about how strong the drinks were at the Old Absinthe House by throwing a sazerac back in one gulp and grousing that it wasn't even 80 proof.