And if they get upset when I choose to drink it in front of them during their visit, should I just argue that I'm not the one that has to drive home?
2006-07-14 04:35:27 · 28 answers · asked by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I haven't done it yet; I always consult my pals at Y! Answers before I do anything just to make sure I'm not doing something stupid.
2006-07-14 04:54:59 · update #1
I read the head line and was ready to lend my full support to what you did. No courtesy guide lines would require you to serve alcohol to a guest, unless the event specificly called for it. (such as a cocktail party)
Then I read the second half of the statement and realized I'd been had. I fell for it. I clicked in and now I am committed to , at least, put in 2,3, or 4 cents worth, for my two points.
Is it worth it? Nah! But I'm that kind of guy. You made your statement and I'll put in mine. Maybe I'm just angry at a comment someone made about one of my previous answers. It looked like a legitimate question and I offered a response based on my knowledge and desire to help. I was very pleased to see that it was voted the best answer. I clicked in and saw the asker had given me the ten points, but with only one star. She then lit into me with a nasty line of vitriolic hate and name calling that caught me by surprise. I fired off a tearful "why me?" but, to heck with it. Your question gets the full brunt of my ire.
That's the way it works out. I mean, did I really deserve it. Look at my stats. Fully 10% of my responses result in a "best answer." I try. (either to help or be the funniest guy on this forum) But, I try.
Well, guy. Thank you, warmly for the two points. Have a couple of beers, on me.
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2006-07-14 05:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by Vince M 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be a good idea to not give alcohol when you know they will be driving home. However, maybe you should offer them a place to stay for the night, which will give them freedom to drink and have a safe place to sober up before getting behind the wheel. I commend you for your responsible naute. I know so many other people that would feel as though it's none of their concern/business to serve alcohol when they know that their guests will be driving home under the influence.
2006-07-14 04:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by rodaerc06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they can't drink you shouldn't be able to either. I don't care who is driving! I don't buy this BS about going out to a bar with a designated driver either. GROW UP! KNOW YOUR LIMITS! When I go out and have a couple, I just HAVE A COUPLE! I BS for at least an hour after drinking to sober up. Is it that hard?? When I have parties at home, I make sure people have sobered up before they leave. Most of them know this. That is why the heavy drinkers just crash here for the night. If your friends do not know their limits, than NO ALCOHOL, PERIOD! if they are going to be there.
2006-07-14 05:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by escaped_mental_case 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you did was VERY rude. By not allowing him/her to drink, you are insinuating that you don't want your guest to stay LONG. A person can drive if they wait a little bit before they drive... do you get what I'm saying? Anyway, You made it WORSE by DRINKING in FRONT of your guest while refusing him or her a drink. I'd be mad as hell if I were that guest... Especially if I drove a long way to visit you.
2006-07-14 04:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by partydudette52 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the contrary, I always have a bottle of wine ready for guests. One glass will not kill anyone if they don;t drive immediately unless of course they are very small or are allergic or something. I think it is a great gesture. Nothing makes me more happy than being offered a cold beer on a hot day.
As adults, we should be able to day no if we are driving. As a host, I think the only rule is not pushing it onto people.
BP
2006-07-14 04:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by billyandgaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start the visit off with a drink or two that all can enjoy but than segue into non-alcoholic drinks. You can hold off til they leave to drink to your hearts content. Now days the home owner can be held responsible for others actions since individual responsibility isn't political correct.
2006-07-14 04:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, it's your house, so you choose what to serve. However, it's not cool for you to eat or drink anything without offering it to your guests. So if you're concerned about them having to drive home and risking a ticket for DUI, don't serve alcohol and don't drink any in front of them.
2006-07-14 04:39:53 · answer #7 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I'm drinking I won't stop others from drinking - it really is hypocritical. Instead, I either stop drinking at the time I know they will need to stop drinking for the drive home later or I make sure they spend the night.
2006-07-14 05:10:25 · answer #8 · answered by lovesamystery32 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you are going to be concerned with that, then you shouldn't serve any alcohol, even to yourself. If you drink booze in front of your guests and then refuse to give them some when they ask, it makes you look like a total jerk, rather than someone being concerned with their safety.
2006-07-14 04:39:57 · answer #9 · answered by Princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offering your friends a drink is just plain hospitality. They're responsible for their own actions and as such have to be responsible enough not to get hammered and then get behind the wheel of a car.
I think it would be unreasonable for them to get mad at you for having a drink. They're driving, not going to an AA meeting.
2006-07-14 04:39:04 · answer #10 · answered by ekinevel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋