How many beers do you drink in an average night?

[penultimatestraw 473]

How old are you?

39. I haven't liked any alcohol I've tasted (like most people when they first taste beer, etc.) I don't really need a supplement to relax or enjoy life. And I'm not into peer pressure or hangovers. But most of my friends drink.

 

Some people make plenty of assumptions about nondrinkers...perhaps because they assume teetotalers are judging them?

Funny, because most people think I must drink as I do not come across as uptight or judgmental - unlike some of the ITG in this thread.

[nikki2200 4]

 

 

 

Miss me?

[SUXBNME 1,466]

I can't drink anymore during the week

In a related story, I sold my kats to the local farmers market and stopped jacking off every day.

[swirvenirvin 25]

The OP asked, so apparently he does. Also sorry you think one's ability to drink correlates to sexual preference or toughness, or whatever middle school mentality you employ. Incredibly, some straight, non-religious people who aren't recovering alcoholics themselves don't like alcohol

 

 

Since you do not know me, I have no idea why your panties are so wadded by the prospect of not enjoying beer, or alcohol in general. Any chance you can give me a valid reason for your indignation at this idea?

Cause I hate your guts

[tikigods 76]

Phaggot

 

Someone is an angry drunk.

[penultimatestraw 473]

Cause I hate your guts

A least you make informed decisions

 

Care to join the ranks of the other petty cyber-enemies on the board?

 

Maybe fly near my hometown and threaten to beat me up?

[jerryskids 6,657]

39. I haven't liked any alcohol I've tasted (like most people when they first taste beer, etc.) I don't really need a supplement to relax or enjoy life. And I'm not into peer pressure or hangovers. But most of my friends drink.

 

Some people make plenty of assumptions about nondrinkers...perhaps because they assume teetotalers are judging them?

Funny, because most people think I must drink as I do not come across as uptight or judgmental - unlike some of the ITG in this thread.

 

Nobody cares that you don't drink; lots of people don't, for lots of reasons. What seems odd is that you've cumulatively had maybe one beer in your life. No bachelor parties or other events where you nursed a beer through the night? Ever do a shot with friends to celebrate something? What kind of person takes their first sip of beer, decides they don't like the taste, and basically never does it again? I'm guessing that you are a control freak, somewhat OCD?

[WhiteWonder 2,707]

Nobody cares that you don't drink; lots of people don't, for lots of reasons. What seems odd is that you've cumulatively had maybe one beer in your life. No bachelor parties or other events where you nursed a beer through the night? Ever do a shot with friends to celebrate something? What kind of person takes their first sip of beer, decides they don't like the taste, and basically never does it again? I'm guessing that you are a control freak, somewhat OCD?

 

he claimes to be very relaxed, so im guessing not OCD.

 

my guess is that the cumulative 1 beer thing is pure BS. likely he is just trying to get a point across.

[penultimatestraw 473]

Nobody cares that you don't drink; lots of people don't, for lots of reasons. What seems odd is that you've cumulatively had maybe one beer in your life. No bachelor parties or other events where you nursed a beer through the night? Ever do a shot with friends to celebrate something? What kind of person takes their first sip of beer, decides they don't like the taste, and basically never does it again? I'm guessing that you are a control freak, somewhat OCD?

The OP asked about beer; when I responded, you and others mocked me that I don't drink. Swirvin has developed a hatred based upon this fact, so clearly he cares. I know, he is just trying to be obnoxious, but his response was unwarranted nonetheless.

 

I listed the "acceptable" reasons why one is a nondrinker, anticipating I'd be asked. And no, I don't have OCD, or any other psych illness, for that matter.

 

I accept that alcohol is a big part of our culture, but I just have no interest in getting drunk. I'm comfortable in social settings without it. If I don't want to get drunk and don't like the taste, why would I repeatedly drink beer? Nutritional value? Thirst?

 

It is fascinating social commentary that one assumes one cannot celebrate or have a good time without alcohol. Can you enjoy yourself without it?

Besides beer, I've tried the gamut of other alcoholic drinks, including some in the contexts you mention, but it's just not my thing. Is there anything the majority of the populace does that you don't? Fvck me, I thought I graduated high school decades ago.

[WhiteWonder 2,707]

The OP asked about beer; when I responded, you and others mocked me that I don't drink. Swirvin has developed a hatred based upon this fact, so clearly he cares. I know, he is just trying to be obnoxious, but his response was unwarranted nonetheless.

 

I listed the "acceptable" reasons why one is a nondrinker, anticipating I'd be asked. And no, I don't have OCD, or any other psych illness, for that matter.

 

I accept that alcohol is a big part of our culture, but I just have no interest in getting drunk. I'm comfortable in social settings without it. If I don't want to get drunk and don't like the taste, why would I repeatedly drink beer? Nutritional value? Thirst?

 

It is fascinating social commentary that one assumes one cannot celebrate or have a good time without alcohol. Can you enjoy yourself without it?

Besides beer, I've tried the gamut of other alcoholic drinks, including some in the contexts you mention, but it's just not my thing. Is there anything the majority of the populace does that you don't? Fvck me, I thought I graduated high school decades ago.

 

some people may be bashing you for not being a drinker

 

but i know at least a few are only looking at the "less than 1 beer" thing.

 

its just not believeable.

 

even a complete non drinker has nursed their first beer at a highschool or college party and then decided never to drink again.

 

OR, they flat out never had a sip. they are against it and never even tried it.

 

but to say you've had more than 0 but less than 1 is just weird, so i think alot of people are curious how that happens.

[penultimatestraw 473]

some people may be bashing you for not being a drinker

 

but i know at least a few are only looking at the "less than 1 beer" thing.

 

its just not believeable.

 

even a complete non drinker has nursed their first beer at a highschool or college party and then decided never to drink again.

 

OR, they flat out never had a sip. they are against it and never even tried it.

 

but to say you've had more than 0 but less than 1 is just weird, so i think alot of people are curious how that happens.

Fair enough. Dunno what to tell you though. I just don't like it. Went to parties, etc., tried it, saw the consequences and decided I wasn't interested.

 

Do you think the curiosity or social pressure to drink is insurmountable? Seems like other people make this decision for religious reasons or after they've had a bad experience with alcohol. Why is it so hard to believe that one can choose not to drink on their own?

 

I thought intolerance of atheism was bad, but I'm getting the feeling choosing not to drink without first immersing oneself in the drinking experience is even more egregious. I guess I need to re-examine the issue or deny myself the pleasure of pals like swirv and jerry.

[jerryskids 6,657]

Fair enough. Dunno what to tell you though. I just don't like it. Went to parties, etc., tried it, saw the consequences and decided I wasn't interested.

 

Do you think the curiosity or social pressure to drink is insurmountable? Seems like other people make this decision for religious reasons or after they've had a bad experience with alcohol. Why is it so hard to believe that one can choose not to drink on their own?

 

I thought intolerance of atheism was bad, but I'm getting the feeling choosing not to drink without first immersing oneself in the drinking experience is even more egregious. I guess I need to re-examine the issue or deny myself the pleasure of pals like swirv and jerry.

 

It's not egregious, it is just strange. Religious reasons, personal experiences (abusive drunk parent, friend died in a DUI, etc.) make more sense. You mentioned that you saw the consequences, which implies that you like to be in control. Don't argue it, embrace it, it isn't necessarily a bad thing. When I was younger and drank more, I'd notice that as I approached drunkenness, I became quiet instead of rowdy. I don't like losing control either.

[WhiteWonder 2,707]

Fair enough. Dunno what to tell you though. I just don't like it. Went to parties, etc., tried it, saw the consequences and decided I wasn't interested.

 

Do you think the curiosity or social pressure to drink is insurmountable? Seems like other people make this decision for religious reasons or after they've had a bad experience with alcohol. Why is it so hard to believe that one can choose not to drink on their own?

 

I thought intolerance of atheism was bad, but I'm getting the feeling choosing not to drink without first immersing oneself in the drinking experience is even more egregious. I guess I need to re-examine the issue or deny myself the pleasure of pals like swirv and jerry.

 

again, you are missing my point i think.

 

I see no problem with choosing not to drink. I have never smoked weed. I saw how some friends acted who smoked it alot and decided I didn't want to be like that, nor did i need to smoke to relax.

 

my question was simple. How did you have more than 0 beer but less than 1 full beer. So you literally had 1 sip or a few sips and THEN decided never to drink it again? The fact that you tried it at all tells me you were at least willing. So you must have really not liked the taste or something to not even nurse 1 full beer.

[Me_2006 14]

39. I haven't liked any alcohol I've tasted (like most people when they first taste beer, etc.) I don't really need a supplement to relax or enjoy life. And I'm not into peer pressure or hangovers. But most of my friends drink.

 

Some people make plenty of assumptions about nondrinkers...perhaps because they assume teetotalers are judging them?

Funny, because most people think I must drink as I do not come across as uptight or judgmental - unlike some of the ITG in this thread.

 

I honestly didn't even ask in relation to the topic of the thread. I just didn't have a clue how old you were and you mentioned 'your entire life' and so I asked how long that was.

 

 

I'm with you for the most part, I didn't start drinking early like a lot of my friends. Up until about 19 I wasn't interested in it. Didn't like the taste, saw how ridiculous people acted, etc. Then I tried bourbon. And now it's just at that casual point where at a cookout and stuff, the taste and coldness of a beer adds to the overall experience.

 

I drink liquor when it's cold outside, beer when it's hot. Neither to the point of being drunk really. For some reason liquor doesn't affect me, but if I have 8-10 beers I'm usually gone. I guess it's because I sip the liquor and actually drink the beer like it's a soda or something, usually with food or when I'm thirsty. I drink liquor for the taste.

 

I could easily never have another drop and be just fine though. It'd be like telling me I couldn't have one particular food that I only eat on occasion or something. No big deal. I can enjoy it on occasion, but have never found myself needing or even wanting a drink.

[IMMensaMind 462]

I'll have a social beer, but I don't drink it regularly any more (too filling). I drink Captain 'n Diet, and usually knock back 6-7 talls in a night that I'm out.

[penultimatestraw 473]

It's not egregious, it is just strange. Religious reasons, personal experiences (abusive drunk parent, friend died in a DUI, etc.) make more sense. You mentioned that you saw the consequences, which implies that you like to be in control. Don't argue it, embrace it, it isn't necessarily a bad thing. When I was younger and drank more, I'd notice that as I approached drunkenness, I became quiet instead of rowdy. I don't like losing control either.

I realize it is not the norm, but don't understand why it is a big deal to some. Also I don't get how it is unfathomable that I wouldn't at least drink an entire beer in my life. It doesn't take a lot to know the taste is unappealing, after a few sips of different beers I made up my mind. I did the same thing with coffee. There are always alternative beverages, no matter the occasion.

 

When I have consumed greater quantities of better tasting alcohols, I just got sleepy. Meanwhile, I can't tell you how many times I've heard people lament that they are never drinking again after overdoing it. Hell, quite a few of the drinkers in this thread admit they need to cut down or stop. These are the consequences to which I refer, not needing to be in control at all times.

 

Also you didn't state that I just liked being in control; you asked if I was a control freak/OCD - which is more about anxiety BTW.

 

my question was simple. How did you have more than 0 beer but less than 1 full beer. So you literally had 1 sip or a few sips and THEN decided never to drink it again? The fact that you tried it at all tells me you were at least willing. So you must have really not liked the taste or something to not even nurse 1 full beer.

This is correct. Guess I am a quitter.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

Also strange that i enjoy the flavor of beer/wine more than i used to.

 

I've always heard that some of your taste buds die as you age. That's why kids are such picky little bastages, and old people don't give a fock to eat anymore.

 

I've noticed an evolution, a maturation to my drinking.

 

From about 18-22, the goal was to get hammered, asap. Usually ended in blacking out, occasional vomiting.

From about 22-27, I learned how to get to a fun, functional (By functional I mean ambulatory) drunk fast, and then learned to maintain it without going over the line.

From 28-now (31) I just drink to a decent buzz. Of course, since I rarely drink anymore, 3-4 drinks gets me pretty happy.

[Phurfur 70]

39. I haven't liked any alcohol I've tasted (like most people when they first taste beer, etc.) I don't really need a supplement to relax or enjoy life. And I'm not into peer pressure or hangovers. But most of my friends drink.

 

Some people make plenty of assumptions about nondrinkers...perhaps because they assume teetotalers are judging them?

Funny, because most people think I must drink as I do not come across as uptight or judgmental - unlike some of the ITG in this thread.

 

You could hang out with me anytime you wanted, of course you would have to drive.

[swirvenirvin 25]

Someone is an angry drunk.

:highfive:

[swirvenirvin 25]

A least you make informed decisions

 

Care to join the ranks of the other petty cyber-enemies on the board?

 

Maybe fly near my hometown and threaten to beat me up?

No thanks I don't spend enough time on here, I just like to name call or call someone DUMB when I disagree with them. That pretty much sums up my existance here.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,366]

8 a night. And then some fun shots mixed in. Life is to fawking short.

[IGotWorms 4,057]

I used to drink maybe 5-6 beers per night. Now that I'm getting a little older I have slowed down quite a bit because I don't want to kill my liver. Now I don't drink much during the week (maybe a couple of beers 1 or 2 nights) but I still put 'em down on the weekends. I need to improve on that but fock it, sometimes I just like to get bolloxed.

[hdaddy 18]

I've cut down tremendously this year. During the week I may have an occassional 6 pack on Wed or Thursday. During the weekends I'll split a case over Friday - Sunday. Only 30 a week, used to be closer to 50-60.

[posty 2,652]

Don't drink, so zero...

[MDC 7,225]

I'll have a social beer, but I don't drink it regularly any more

 

Course now, how would you maintain your 9% body fat?

[The Next Generation 10]

Zero

 

I NEVER come home from work and have a beer and I usually won't have any on a weekend, either. But, I do have a fridge fully stocked with various beers in the basement, a mini-fridge fully stocked with beer in the loft, and a crisper drawer fully stocked with beer in the fridge in the kitchen.