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Post by Brick Killed a Guy on Apr 23, 2009 16:23:37 GMT -5
As CM Punk once said, "sometimes it's what you don't do that makes you who you are."
I'd put myself somewhere between a "non-drinker" and a "social drinker". Yet to a lot of people at work, I'm a "non-drinker" since I don't go out and get wasted every weekend.
I just don't see the point of that. Whenever I have gotten drunk or tipsy, it was at my apartment with very close friends or family. I'd rather not make an ass out of myself in public in front of people I don't really know or trust.
But that hasn't happened since college. Now I'll drink maybe a Smirnoff every three months (if that).
So Biafra, I say more power to you!
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Post by tigermaskxxxvii on Apr 23, 2009 16:26:39 GMT -5
I don't drink. I don't mention it to people unless offered a drink. One time, I seriously got the response of "You don't drink? What are you queer?" I had no response for that. Which would be a reasonable response to you not drinking...except not only do gays consume alcohol but there's also bars aimed directly at alcohol consuming gays.
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Post by jagilki on Apr 23, 2009 16:28:25 GMT -5
That's why I had no response... the statement was just to stupid.
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Post by BK From WV on Apr 23, 2009 16:37:42 GMT -5
Yeah,I used to get that all the time too. I'm 32 years old and have been straight edge my entire life and that's very,very rare where I live. Almost everyone here does something. The only other person I can think of here who doesn't drink,smoke,or do drugs is my best friend and she used to get picked on a lot too. Heck,it's worse on me at times because I don't do any of that stuff,I don't hunt,and my best friend is a girl so therefore some people assume things that aren't true. It's not easy being in WV and having all those traits. I don't let it bother me though. For the most part,people have accepted it but I still get questioned by a couple people. Yes,I'm straight edge but I'm not one of those annoying straight edge people like you mentioned. If you want to have a beer or something,that's fine with me as long as you're not driving afterwards. If they try to drive,I will say something. For the most part,I just don't attend parties. I've been to maybe 3 or 4 in my lifetime(not counting birthday parties when I was like 8). If people have a problem with me not doing this stuff,I just don't hang around them. Like I said in one post earlier this morning,I only have around 10 people I call close friends and they all know how I am so if someone can't deal with it,they've always got my back.
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Post by Millie D on Apr 23, 2009 16:39:11 GMT -5
I'm the kind of guy who has what is typically called a "straightedge" lifestyle..I'm 31 and I've never smoked, did drugs, had alcohol etc...and whenever it comes out that I've never had alcohol,altogether WAY too many people think they have to grill me on my reasoning and talk about why I should. Some actually seem annoyed and I've had one actually get pissed. The thing is I don't advertise my lifestyle...the only time someone will even know I don't drink is if they straight up ask me, (Usually..what do you drink? You don't drink?! Have you ever had a drink?!!! NEVER!!??), and I have no issues with those who do any of the things I choose not to. My own fiancee drinks on occasion and it's just not a big deal. I could understand if I were one of the arrogant, pushy straightedge kids...or just some moralizing asshole involving himself in other peoples business..but since I don't do those things I don't see why people give a excretory matter. I mean honestly...someone telling me I should do what I damn well don't want to (or even asking continued questions why I don't) is as annoying to me as the before mentioned sXe kid or moralizing prick bothering a drinker about their choice. Can a brother just not drink? In peace? Geez. Bia i feel you because I am 31 and i never drank, smoked, or did drugs. I stayed to myself and out of the hype....I drank a few sips b4 and got tipsy and its because of the medications I am on but if i weren't i would not wanna drink because my sister was an alcoholic and being the youngest I saw what it did to you. I have been teased by my friends and family that "one drink won't hurt you wussy" but i just tell them its my body and my life and what i choose to do with it is my choice...they can drink and i respect them but do not disrespect me because I don't drink....so BIG PROPS to you fellow non drinker!!
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Post by strykerdarksilence on Apr 23, 2009 17:05:00 GMT -5
I don't drink as a teetotal alcoholic, and I get similarly question although usually one mention of addiction makes people tighten up with the questions in a hurry.
The pressing of the question is the worst thing I find "What not even a little bit?" and then 10 minutes later "Not ever?"
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Post by Janitor From Mars on Apr 23, 2009 19:30:31 GMT -5
Good for you.
I can respect people who choose not to drink, etc. I'm not into the idea of goading them for not doing so.
I've had friends goad me for not being the drinker that I used to be. I've gotten more mature with how I manage my drinking and that pisses off some of my friends, since they drink every single day and drive drunk a lot. I know better.
Not quite the same as straight edge but it is a manageable habit.
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Post by carter 15 on Apr 24, 2009 0:48:18 GMT -5
I have a fair few friends that don't drink. Never bothered me. Hey there's always a driver around.
If i didn't drink, i'd say i wouldn't be surprised if people... at a party, asked why i didn't drink.
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Post by wahoowah11 on Apr 24, 2009 0:53:33 GMT -5
I go to college and I dont drink and when I tell peope that I dont drink they tell me good job and wish that they could do it too. My friends try and get me to drink on the weekends but they know I wont.
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Post by alanguitar1 on Apr 24, 2009 3:34:45 GMT -5
My story for this, when I turned 21, (i've never had alchohol to drink either), I had just started with a new band that week, and it was birthday, so it was decided we should go out, and I just wanted root beer, and meanwhile all the others are drinking and drinking, and finally got mad and asked "well if you're not drinking why'd you even come?", and they changed the entire direction of the group after that and told me not to come after that, which was fine with me, lol. So yeah, do what you want to, it's your body and you have to look out for you first
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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 24, 2009 3:40:33 GMT -5
I don't drink either. I have some interest in trying some Bailey's or something, but I have zero interest in beer. I don't want to get drunk, so why guzzle pisswater for a buzz?
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Post by Macho Dude Handy Damage on Apr 24, 2009 3:58:30 GMT -5
You've never had a drink in your life? Man, you annoy the hell outta me! Drink damn it! DRINK!!! [/irony]
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Post by sloride on Apr 24, 2009 5:05:38 GMT -5
I do applaud you for sticking to not drinking, despite the arseholes goading you. I'm not going to lie, I enjoy a drink and have occasionally drank to excess making myself look like a complete idiot. I'm nowhere near being an alcoholic as I can easily go without it but I wouldn't give it up as I do enjoy drinking. But coming from experience if you are at a bar surrounded by people that are drinking and you are there and not drinking it is so unbelievably hard to not relent and stick with the cokes. A few times I have gone to a bar and decided not to drink, then friends will buy drinks and pressure me into having 'just one' and I say ok. Then one turns into a few etc. The only time I ever stick to not drinking in a bar is when I am driving. So I do applaud you and the other non drinkers for having the strength to say no when there is this pressure and drinking culture we have.
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Post by B.B.M on Apr 24, 2009 5:30:33 GMT -5
I used to drink, but it was because, if I didn't, It would have been considered rude. I can't take alot of alcohol in, because I get headaches, after one drink of alcohol, So in other words, My body can't take it. I prefer to stick with lemonade, cola or something like that. it really get annoying, when your sitting there, and everyone around you is drinking, and having fun, and they won't bother with you, due to you don't have some alcohol with you. I remember my sister trying to insert some vodka into my glass of Coca-Cola, but since I know the smell of vodka, since I can smell it coming from some of their bodies, I just poured it down the drain.
So, I can see where your coming from with this. When people come up to me, and call me a weakling for not drinking alcohol, I just turn around and say "At least, I'm getting home safely"
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2009 7:01:30 GMT -5
I don't drink. Never have.
As with you, when I tell people this, they treat it like the end of the world or something. I've even got, "Are you religious?" on a few occasions. ;D
Don't see why it matters to other people, but apparently it does. I'm just not interested and I'd rather spend my money on other things.
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Post by GuyOfOwnage on Apr 24, 2009 7:32:19 GMT -5
I'm honestly stunned at the number of people here who don't drink. I'm almost 21 and I've never had a drop. I think my reasoning is a bit different than some people here, though. When I was 16, shortly before someone very close to me (a father figure, if you will) passed away, he simply told me, in regards to alcohol, "Never get involved with that stuff." Knowing his history of alcoholism, I took that comment very seriously, and thus, have never drank. Some friends are respectful of my decision, while others are not. Generally speaking, those who are not respectful and are condescending and obnoxious towards me are quickly ejected from my circle of friends. Because I get so many questions about it, I put a brief mention about being a non-drinker on my Facebook page.
I'm sure most of you in the same boat will agree with me when I say that New Year's Eve is hands down the loneliest time of the year to be a non-drinker. Almost everyone I know is out getting hammered on New Year's.
Also, I don't do any drugs, and I don't smoke because I have a history of athsma and lung problems, so for me to do so would be mind-numbingly stupid. I'd adopt the sXe label, but I've never been a fan of labels or trapping myself within a specific system of beliefs (this includes religious and political labels, but that's about as far as I'm able to go under the rules of this board). Instead of being "straight edge" or whatever the term of the day is, I'd rather just be me. And I'm cool with that.
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Post by Mr Ismaeal Naji on Apr 24, 2009 9:05:37 GMT -5
I've been a straight edge flag bearer since as long as I can remember and people are like "you are 27 and you're edge?" I'll be like "yea what of it?"
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Post by The Line on Apr 24, 2009 9:18:27 GMT -5
I am known to be a social drinker(and then some), but all through high school my best friend was someone who was very anti-drinking. We just rarely talked about it.
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Post by Dave the Dave on Apr 24, 2009 9:29:27 GMT -5
I don't drink. One, it is illegal for me to where I live.
Secondly, I might even every so often , but people make such a big deal about it. I've sipped some stuff, all tasted god awful to me. Why drink what tastes bad to me? Even if I liked something, it just gets so old. "We're getting drunk tomorrow. Wanna go drink? I need to go drink this weekend" People make it seem like a huge experience, and it just gets old. When I'm out of college and away from this kind of environment, who knows.
I also don't like the "you have to get used to the taste" theory. No I don't. I immediately like the other things I drink, so I'll stick to those. Beer tasted like what I assume horse urine to taste like, so no thanks.
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Post by The QC Loser on Apr 24, 2009 10:09:05 GMT -5
It is good to read threads like this. Living where I do I honestly don't know 1 person that doesn't drink (get drunk every weekend) and I can't remember the last time I met someone who didn't. I don't drink, smoke (I used to but quit a few years ago), or do any kind of drugs and it just sucks getting treated like you aren't worth anything because you don't.
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