Before you go on to say no it's going to lead to so many problems, I'll just say I'm a 20 year old male who is very responsible and not spontaneous by any means. I am not talking about drinking to get drunk, or drinking because it is the cool thing to do, I just want to know what the big deal is (I've never had any alcohol in my life). Everyone thinks it's crazy that I've never tried alcohol before, meaning kids my age and adults. I think in America, kids think they need to be drunk to enjoy alcohol, while in other counties, kids drink at an early age, but unlike Americans, they are responsible about it. I feel like drinking is a good means of socializing at an older age, but at the same time, I am very proud to have never touched alcohol and that is the main reason I've stayed away from it this long. I would lose my dignity if I were to drink, and I have an extreme superego to boot, which accounts for the reason I've never been to a party of club before. So is there any good reasons why I should keep up what I'm doing? Bad reasons? Thanks in advance!
2007-09-14 14:14:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Everyone in my family drinks except me, but no one is addicted and they are all responsible. I don't think I would get addicted for the sole reason I never drank at a young age.
2007-09-14 14:24:37 · update #1
There's nothing wrong with you.. You're not crazy or whatsoever for not drinking any liquor.. infact i find it admirable... why? you're already 20 and a responsible man.. you're rare!
:-) just keep it up! atleast you're safe.. right? if you don't feel to drink then don't do it.. ignore those who tease you, they just want to show their maleness by means of drinking i supposed... but for me, what you believed in is more manly than them...
i feel ashamed coz i am a woman but i have already drunk alcohol so many times out of curiosity, because i have to mingle with friends, and so many reasons... but what have i got? headaches, vomiting, etc.
so my advice to you is never try it... it could only affect your health.. dont take a risk...
Blessed Be!
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2007-09-14 14:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by Morrigan 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
whether or not you drank from a young age is not necessarily the reason for addiction. it can stem from many different reasons which are all mostly obvious if you think about them. anyways, it's your decision. don't do it because people pressure you or make you feel alienated. you can have a good time without alcohol and save a lot of money. I didn't drink until I was 19. and I'm still not a big partier. I don't really like parties either. no big deal. if you just want to enjoy a few drinks at home or go to a bar that's up to you. be yourself and others should respect you for that. Everyone has different reasons to drink. some mainly for the pure reason of getting drunk and others enjoy the taste of it. and the side effects are fun at times too. if you drink just learn your own limit. make sure you eat before and hydrate before and after. it's probably better to drink with people who are good friends rather than people you don't know. and if you decide not to drink at all then that's cool too. at least you'll live in better health and have better judgement.
2007-09-14 14:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I drink very little now and I have stayed away from alcohol for 4 months before without touching it. Sometimes I can be silly when I have drinks saying stupid things that are not who I am and I can end up being offensive and obnoxious. So I choose not to drink a lot and when I do it is just 2 pints at the most.
2016-03-24 12:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats dude, but you want us to give you reasons why you shouldn't continue to not drink? That doesn't make sense. I don't drink either.. I mean in the past i've had tiny bits here & there but i've always hated alcohol. The one time I did actually drink which was completely spontaneous (& I drank ALOT that night) I learnt 2 things: Never drink alcohol or eat kebabs ever again. On the rare occasions when I drink socially I have something with only like 5% alcohol & then on top of that I have it diluted with water. If you've never drank before it's natural that you're curious about trying it but I suggest you stay with the path that you're on.
2007-09-14 14:36:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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Before you go on to say no it's going to lead to so many problems, I'll just say I'm a 20 year old male who is very responsible and not spontaneous by any means. I am not talking about drinking to get drunk, or drinking because it is the cool thing to do, I just want to know what the...
2015-08-06 22:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by Miles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because someone drinks daily does not mean they are addicted, but some people get addicted really quickly as they are predisposed to addiction. Even responsible drinkers do stupid things when they drink, like driving while intoxicated. If you are predisposed to addiction then I say stay away from it like you have been doing, but ultimately the decision lies with you, no one can make the choice for you, but I know that it can cause many problems even if you are not an alcoholic, just weigh all the pros and cons and do what is best for you and not what someone else thinks is best for you.
2007-09-14 14:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lou hoo 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to drink, then don't.
But if you are curious about it, and the only thing holding you back is your track record and 'superego' (your word) , then I don't see why you can't try it.
Having a drink doesn't mean you will become an alcoholic. Maybe if you try it just to get it out of your system, it will have no allure or interest for you.
A reason to have a glass of wine:
http://www.advance-health.com/redwine.html
A reason to abstain:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholism
2007-09-14 14:49:40 · answer #7 · answered by hypno_toad1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your life will be much happier if you do not drink. You will save a lot of money. You will never have to apologize for something you said or did while drinking. Your self respect will be intact.
Nothing good comes from alcohol. You won't miss anything worth while if you never take a drink.
I would caution you however, not to feel or act "holier than thou" with your friends or family members who have taken a drink or two. A haughty attitude is not an attribute! Take instead, the attitude of " I prefer not to drink, so I don't drink."
2007-09-14 16:40:13 · answer #8 · answered by Lady M 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I see no sense in taking something into the body that has no real benefits. Alcohol can cause so many problems, and can hurt in so many ways. Stay away from it and know what it is to have a clear head. I have lived a long time without it and plan to continue that way.
2007-09-14 14:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by MKC 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow... never!?
Well, if you're not going to drink to get drunk then you have lost the purpose of drinking. That is all alchohol knows how to do: get you drunk (or at least buzzed).
I used to be like you when it came to smoking. I never smoked. But then I started and i'm not addicted. I just have really strict rules:
I only smoke at the clubs...
or if i'm driving around with friend (not just driving around)....
or if i'm drinking alcholol (but not a restaurant, obviously)...
and never, under any circumstances am i aloud to smoke at home.
You're 20... so maybe you don't have alot of stressors...but getting a nice buzz with a friend after work, or on the weekeend is really nice. But like you say, so long as you don't devlop a habbit.
2007-09-14 14:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by Julian X 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋