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How the fuck does not drinking make you uncool?

I didn't get drunk until I was almost 19 years old, and I'm fine with that. I just didn't feel like I needed to get drunk in high school since I'd have all the time in the world to get drunk once I hit college.

Who says you ever have to drink?

Though just because your family might have become a bit dependent on the drink doesn't mean you will. Just when and if you do drink, don't binge on it, drink only in social situations, and take it slow. It's not a race to finish your drink first and get drunk as quick as possible. Drinking is enjoyable when the time is right. It's the ones who get sad and lonely and drink on their own that you should worry about.

Not at all, your friends might think you're lame or something but at least you're being aware of the possible problems that could happen from drinking.

Really depends on where your at. I grew up in a small town and the greater majority of people I knew at that age drank. It is your personal choice, but you should do it only if you want to try and feel that you have enough self control to handle it. Also you have to prepare for the consequences since in it is most likely illegal, depending on where you live. However, if you are already happy, then there is little reason to start.

Personally, I have tried drinking once and found that I did not like it. Sure there is a buzz, but I enjoy having full control of my actions and don't feel the need to sacrifice my wit by drinking.

If a lot of your friends drink and you still want to hang out with them, they should be cool and accept it if they aren't pricks. Just be prepare to became the designated driver for most of the parties.

Each to their own. I used to know someone who despite being 17 at the time, refused to drink. Partly because her mother was a raging alcoholic.

i drink because its always a good time with friends. it feels so good to not have any worries for a while and just be with your buds having a great time. and its fun acting uncoordinated and being silly.

i started drinking at least once a week my senior year, sometimes 3 or 4 times a week if it calls for a weekend holiday.

so much fun and memories.

I't snot weird, alcohol is a huge waste of money.

I didn't drink until I was 19

I can hang out with my friends all day sober, but if I'm out and it's past 9 o'clock, suddenly I'm having a shit time unless I'm drunk.

It's funny how alcohol and prescription drugs are legal when you reach a certain age, but if you overdose.....well......your a idiot.

With friends and girls? No. By yourself? Yes.

It's not weird, it's just stupid. Why would any living being ever need alcohol, other than show how you are an idiot and not "cool".

I'm 19 and I don't drink. I did between the ages of 13 and 16 but I'm just as confident without it. Also if I'm drinking bad things happen.. and I can't think straight or talk as eloquently as I usually do.

Drinking as a teenager is a stupid idea, it's not good for the parts that are still developing.
I might be wrong though, is there something to counter what I've heard besides 'You can drink moderately'?

Nope some of my friends didn't (and still don't drink) at the age of 16, it's perfectly fine.

Well if there are family members with alcoholism then there is a chance that you could be prone to it as well, but hey, you won't know unless you try. If you are aware that you might become addicted to it I guess you would be much more aware when you start needing a drink, and therefore have the advantage in overcoming it.

im drinking sense im 9

At 10/5/09 07:22 AM, killer32 wrote: im drinking sense im 9

That would make sense considering most people would have said 'I've been drinking since I was nine.'

not in Denmark..

If you don't want to drink beer... just don't do it, it's not necessary or anything! People can't force you to do, even if they are your friends, because those aren't your real friends if they do not accept you in the way you are.

No.. its all a matter of choice.

I just drink sometimes at parties and such, its legal from your 16th here tough.

It's illegal to drink if you're 16 in good old Australia. But fuck, illegal under age drinking parties are fun. Cops have actually beaten people at them, it's pretty sweet.

Yes, Australia is a fine country.

drink 'till you see god. then come back to us.

At 10/4/09 09:21 PM, videogamefreak48 wrote: just wondering what you guys think .. i dont hate the idea of drinking ... just dont want to be an alcoholic like some of my family members. So i figure why start, im happy right now .. i might like it way to much.

Dear OP

One drink will not turn you into a blind alcoholic, it's nice to enjoy a beer with friends in a social environment. Everything in moderation.

If you want to wait untill you're a little bit older to start drinking then that's absolutely fine because it's a personal decision, bare in mind you might even enjoy it. It is possible to enjoy the odd drink and still be a happy person.

It's not weird. People might not even care. Depending on what your friends are like.

Its not wierd. I have a few friends who don't drink and their still cool. Just don't make a big deal out of it.

it's very wierd. everyone i know drinks, apart from this one guy but he has no friends and i think hes gay.

Drinking alcohol =/= Alcoholic

Having a drink with friends once a month can't hurt your health.

I'd say that if your friends are gonna get together then yeah, go have a blast, it's an experience that shouldn't be missed, so don't get scared of not being cool, just go have fun, fuck everyone else.

If its your first drinking experience, I'd suggest sticking to alcho-pops, they taste nice and you'll be able to work out your limit.