Do you think that is true that people show their "true colors" when they've been drinking?

Question

When Mel Gibson was arrested for DUI, he said some awful things and later apoligized, saying that he doesn't really believe the things he said; it was the alcohol talking and that he was wrong to drink and drive. The anti-defammation league won't accept the apology saying that alcohol shows who a person really is.
How about you? Do you think the real you is the persona others see when you are drinking? How do you act differently when drinking? (When I drink just one glass of alcohol - pretty much my limit - I am much friendlier and very talkative; is that the real me?)
If you want the 10 points, please answer all the parts of the question. Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes I think it is true, to the extent that alcohol removes our inhibitions so that in situations where if we were sober we would have the sense to keep our mouths shut, we could embarrass ourselves by having what is in our head come right out our mouths. That is why we (you and I) become friendlier and more talkative; the part of our brains that tend to keep us reserved and limit our social interactions are "put to sleep" when we drink. I'm not sure you can say "the real" you, but maybe parts of you (and me) that don't always show can be revealed when we are under the influence. It is likely that Mel Gibson does think those things that he said, or else where could they come from when he was drinking? They had to be in his head somewhere.

Answer 2

I think alcohol does lower ones inhibitions, but I am not sure it is true colors for everyone, it also alters your mood and depends if you used anyother drugs, I would have to say it impairs your judgement and while you might just think something bad if you were in the right mood and intoxicated you might say it or do it, because you are more likely to make emotional closed minded decisions versus thoughtful open minded ones when you are inebriated and more likey to take things personally or overreact or make assumptions and draw the wrong conclusion .all these wonderful traits of emotional thinking are mo0re poor judgement rather than true colors, but yes, some people are fake *** and lie to impress everyone and their true selves seep out due to their lowered inhibitions but more often that would be under positive circumstances because emotional defense mechanisms and paranoia kick in with negativity and that is more about altered perceptions of reality and inability to cope than being your true self. I have no idea what people think when they see me when I am not drinking , someti8mes I do and dont care, drinking does not change,this, I become more talkative and touchy, and I am already talkative and touchy or I become more sexually aroused and am told I have bedroom eyes, and have never got drunk and had one night stand or unplanned sex, I do not use alcohol as an excuse, I have sex cause I want it and like it, alcohol does not make you take off your panties, dont believe the hype and it does not make you straight or gay either it is not magic potion, it is alcohol a depressant not an aphrodisiac, yes it is the real you when drunk, some of us are consistently happy or miserable when drinking. the antidefamation league is full of bs, if they cannot accept apologies and demonjstrate tolerance to others, than they cannot expect tolerance from others

Answer 3

No. My inhibitions are lowered making me more talkative sometimes but I know Ive had a few "Mel Gibson" nights when Ive said or done something that I totally regret.

How I act depends on the quanity. These days I only drink in moderation so it generally relaxes me. When I was younger I could be a real tool if I drank too much.

What kind of message is the anti-defamation league sending by not accepting Mels apology? Isnt that like playground mentality? Its fine if they hate Mel Gibson but shouldnt they just say that they will boycott his movies but accept his apology?

Answer 4

This is really a tough question because no one really knows for sure. I think when you drink, your inhibitions are lowered. I believe it is not the real you. Most of time a person does not even remember what was said, and would be very surprised and embarrassed to learn what was said and done. You act more aggressive and yes talkative. Some people get very mean, while others get very melancholy. I respect Mel Gibson for what he has accomplished in his life, but he has this demon and has been the focus of his life. He grew up with a father that was bigoted, but I think Mel Gibson has reconciled that about his younger years. I sure Mel is very remorseful about what he said, and again, I bet he doesn't even remember. I hope he gets the help he needs to overcome this addiction.

Answer 5

I'm rather different when I drink. In normal circumstances, I bottle up my feelings too much. I seem like such a happy person to everyone. All the hurt and bitterness of the past and present are all holed up deep inside me, cos I don't know how to make people understand how I feel.

But after a few drinks, my head feels kinda light and I'll start talking bout anything. I'm not in a drunken state, but I'll really feel like talking non-stop and pouring my heart out to my drinking mate. I can't help it, at that moment I just wanna share my feelings. So I guess I'm the kind who shows my true colours when I drink. I become the mask-free real me inside. Like I don't have to pretend everything is fine when it's not.

For you, probably the real you is a little shy? So when you drink, you overcome the shynessfactor and tend to be much more friendlier and talktative. So yeah, that might be the real you inside - the YOU that you hope you are like when you're sober.

Answer 6

I absolutely believe that alcohol removes peoples inhibitions and causes them to act in ways they normally wouldnt. But I dont believe that this is the persons "true self" more so that you are seeing a person without any "braking system" on their brain. Sure, like most people when I am drinking I am more outgoing and talkative but that doesnt mean that the things that I say are things I truely believe. Thats why its called being impaired.

Answer 7

I don't necessarily think you are the person you are when you get drunk. I am a nice friendly person when I drink beer, give me shots and I am ready to fight anyone.(that's why I have been sober for over 3 years) I think it depends on your mood when you start drinking if you are not in a good mood it continues when you get buzzed. I also think it is what and how much you drink. liquor makes me crazy!!! I think the anti-defamation league should do more research before they refuse Mr Gibson's apology

Answer 8

Yes for me and everyone I know it shows your true colors. I'm brutally honest when I drink. I tell it like it is, defiantly 180 from when I am sober. Not sure if I am the real person when I drink but that would be a good thing if it was.

Answer 9

In my opinion, alcohol just inflates how the person is feeling at the time. For example, if you are generally filled with happiness, you become a jovial drunk. But, if you are generally filled with saddness, you become a mopey drunk.

For me personally, when I get tipsy, it exaggerates my mood. Usually, I am a happy drunk. Occassionally, if things have been bad, I become weapy. Sometimes I say stuff to intentionally start fights with people that I know too. Usually, when I do that, it is something that I have been feeling, but haven't had the guts to say it out loud.

Answer 10

Is one of the reasons I drink very seldom and very little when I do drink.. I am a scorpio and have to maintain control over my mind at all times.. The very thing I attempt to teach others.