I don't understand drinking

[WAR recon zero]

And it sucks, since it is needed for social events.

My father was an alcoholic and growing in that enviroment made me despise the smell and taste of it.

Had like 1/4 of a beer in my entire live and 3/4 of a Piña Colada. I'm 30 y/o

And society constantly pushes for me to drink. I want to experience getting drunk without the shit taste sometimes tho.

What beverages do you recommend? are you the same as me?

 

[Yaboosh]

Just don't drink. Hell, I am a brewer and I barely drink.

 

[Arjen]

It tastes good, not so hard to understand.
Also getting drunk with friends ends up in awesome stories

 

[wenis]

Neither do I. It sucks.

Smoke weed everyday.

 

[Slizz]

If you want to try it out once I suggest going to a place in your area that specializes in cocktails and beer. Tell them your situation and I'm sure they'll gather some cocktails and brews to your liking and go from there.

 

[Yaboosh]

If you really want to try being drunk though, just get some wine coolers or a bottle of vodka and some orange juice.

 

[cyberheater]

I love drinking beer. The smell of it. The sound of beer pouring into the glass. The first beer buzz hit. It's all good.

 

[PhiloAmericana]

And it sucks, since it is needed for social events.

My father was an alcoholic and growing in that enviroment made me despise the smell and taste of it.

Had like 1/4 of a beer in my entire live and 3/4 of a Piña Colada. I'm 30 y/o

And society constantly pushes for me to drink. I want to experience getting drunk without the shit taste sometimes tho.

What beverages do you recommend? are you the same as me?

First, it is absolutely not needed for social events. Only those with undeveloped personalities find that they need these substances to relate and engage with others. This is very much a sign of pathology. You understand the dangers of alcohol and its effects on society and your family, I certainly don't think you should follow in your father's footsteps. My advice would be to stick to your initial instincts and respect the fact that the poison is disgusting and absolutely unnecessary to a fulfilling social life.

 

[f@luS]

I love may alcohol depending of the situation

i love baileys when i Watch a bluray
Wine during a dinner
Many different cocktail , with not much alcohol but refreshing (mojito...)
During clubbing/working , i like vodka as glass, and as shot, vodka and mostly tequila, <3

 

[entremet]

Just get a club soda with lime. No one will be the wiser and bother you about not drinking.

I like drinking, but I don't drink much.

 

[WalkMan]

And it sucks, since it is needed for social events.

My father was an alcoholic and growing in that enviroment made me despise the smell and taste of it.

Had like 1/4 of a beer in my entire live and 3/4 of a Piña Colada. I'm 30 y/o

And society constantly pushes for me to drink. I want to experience getting drunk without the shit taste sometimes tho.

What beverages do you recommend? are you the same as me?

Try some aged whiskey

 

[Secks4Food]

It's an acquired taste and a fun feeling, not much to understand.

 

[OSHAN]

Don't drink. No one is pushing you.

I drink at social events, and I truly do not care if someone is drinking or not. If you're that worried about it just get a water with lime, and put a mixing straw in it.

And if I could read, I'd say if you're not into drinking now, no reason to get into it.

 

[moai]

i also dislike the taste of alcohol. i guess it's not for everyone.

 

[maquiladora]

Do what I did, just give it up.

6 months now and I don't miss it at all. Saved a lot of money too.

 

[samus i am]

More like you understand it, but because of your father's actions you were raised to hate it.

 

[EscoBlades]

And it sucks, since it is needed for social events.

Nope.

 

[Team Filler]

2 parts vodka, 1 part kahlua, 3 parts irish cream, mixed over ice. Your path to understanding begins now.

Spoiler

Seriously though, you have to drink because you yourself enjoy it, whether it be the taste or the mood alterations. Drinking because of social pressure is absolutely the wrong thing to do.

 

[Vermillion]

It's very much an acquired taste.

 

[f@luS]

Nope.

i find partying really boring with no alcohol

 

[Gawge]

If you want to get drunk, then i'm sure there are plenty of alcoholic drinks out there which you will like the taste of (or at least not mind).

Personally, I like Pepsi Max, it's cheaper, tastes better to me, and doesn't make me wake up with a headache. That's just my personal preference though, people obviously prefer different drinks for different reasons. Though, i'm no fan of clubs (or similar), so don't have to deal with any pressure to drink alcohol.

 

[bcl0328]

I don't drink, mostly because I have a liver condition, but I can once in a while. I usually get like a mojito or something mixed. Cannot stand rum, whiskey, vodka, even beer. Some of my friends drink every night. I think it all tastes like shit and doesn't really benefit your body. I've heard one beer/wine a night is good but people do way more than that.

Plus it's expensive as fuck.

 

[Shagwell]

i find partying really boring with no alcohol

Yep. I don't know how anyone does it.

 

[7threst]

Don't drink if you don't want to. I myself love the taste of beer, and can really appreciate some nice Belgian beers.

 

[Slayer-33]

i find partying really boring with no alcohol

You are a party god, take me with you jebus

 

[Hunter S.]

People,e pike the original post remind me of this:

 

[Conor 419]

I buy a crate of Budweiser if I'm drinking usually, I'm a student so it's cheap, and tastes less bad than Fosters, Carlsberg, Carling etc. I don't really buy the 'acquired' taste bullshit, if it tastes shit now it will forever so try something else.

For actual drinking, try

- Ciders (particularly Rekorderlig)
- Wine (Wine is sick)
- Guiness
- Amaretto and Cranberry
- Vodka + Your favourite soft drink
- Irish Liquors (Baileys)
- COCKTAIIIIIIIIIIIIILS

 

[Polari]

It's an acquired taste, which means you have to drink more than 1/4 of a beer to acquire it.

I buy a crate of Budweiser if I'm drinking usually, I don't really buy the 'acquired' taste bullshit, if it tastes shit now it will forever.

Yeah Budweiser will always taste shit, you're not wrong there.

 

[Air]

And it sucks, since it is needed for social events.

My father was an alcoholic and growing in that enviroment made me despise the smell and taste of it.

Had like 1/4 of a beer in my entire live and 3/4 of a Piña Colada. I'm 30 y/o

And society constantly pushes for me to drink. I want to experience getting drunk without the shit taste sometimes tho.

What beverages do you recommend? are you the same as me?

You sound like my friend before he started to drink. Also it's not needed for social events, it just makes engaging in them easier. The biggest thing about drinking is knowing your limit. I usually touch my nose and if it's slightly numb, I know that I'm tipsy enough. As far as the taste, you'll just have to try different things. I find vodkas and their ilk to be the smoothest drink and you can mix those easily with fruit juices. Also bacardi and OJ is pretty good too.

EDIT: Also I think beer is terrible, but it may be because I've only had bad ones. It's so disgusting.

 

[gutter_trash]

the buzz is only fun during the first hour, then it starts to go downhill into sleeper ville after that.

Alcohol is a depressant and it totally sucks on 2nd, 3rd and 4th hour.

the buzz is ONLY fun in the first hour.

And lest not forget the damned piss breaks. I gotta go pee, i gotta go pee, I gotta go pee

fuck that shit

 

[BossLackey]

I love drinking beer. The smell of it. The sound of beer pouring into the glass. The first beer buzz hit. It's all good.

This. Though if ever there was an acquired taste, it's beer.

 

[Vyroxis]

You never need to drink for social events. Just drink water. If anyone asks, just say it isn't your thing.

But if you want to know the sensation of being drunk, research some fruity or sweet drinks to make it easier. But to be honest, just avoid it. Alchohol is addictive, and its a long dark path if it gets the best of you.

 

[entremet]

I buy a crate of Budweiser if I'm drinking usually, I don't really buy the 'acquired' taste bullshit, if it tastes shit now it will forever.

For actual drinking, try ciders (particularly Rekorderlig), Wine (Wine is sick) or you never know, you might like Guinness or something.

Yep. The big beers all suck. I do love craft beers.

 

[codhand]

I never drink, unless I'm alone or with someone.

 

[Team Filler]

I buy a crate of Budweiser if I'm drinking usually, I don't really buy the 'acquired' taste bullshit, if it tastes shit now it will forever.

For actual drinking, try ciders (particularly Rekorderlig), Wine (Wine is sick) or you never know, you might like Guinness or something.

Guinness is like the textbook case of acquired taste for alcoholic beverages.

 

[Snkfanatic]

I don't really drink. It does suck getting the looks and vibes you get from people when you tell them you don't drink but fuck it. I don't enjoy it so why should I force myself. I used to drink back in my early 20s so I had my fun with it. I just hate how it makes me feel afterwords even if I only have a little.

I have a sensitive stomach so that is the main reason honestly.

 

[Conor 419]

Guinness is like the textbook case of acquired taste for alcoholic beverages.

Why?

 

[jaxword]

I'm pretty sure I am an alcoholic.

 

[crazy_about_denise]

You don't have to if you don't want to. That said, some people don't really make it easy.

 

[QuicheFontaine]

It tastes great, and it makes you practically invulnerable to criticism.

 

[Tecl0n]

Drunk =! Drinking

You just can't say no to a good cuba libre, a fernet or a scotch, amazing drinks and you don't have to get drunk but enjoy a different taste.


If indeed by social convention you have to be drunk, just act like many people do.

 

[Conor 419]

It's an acquired taste, which means you have to drink more than 1/4 of a beer to acquire it.



Yeah Budweiser will always taste shit, you're not wrong there.

Yeah I don't really like it, it's the lesser evil and is cheap.

 

[Seanspeed]

Try more 'girly' drinks. A strawberry daquiri is a good place to start and something very few people would say doesn't taste good.

If you like soda, try a rum or whiskey & coke. If making it yourself, only use one shot per 10-12oz. If ordering it, ask for a weaker drink(they'll be happy to oblige!).

If you like orange juice, try a screwdriver(vodka and orange juice) or a tequila sunrise(orange juice, tequila and grenadine, one of my favorites).

These all mask the taste of the alcohol a huge amount, if not completely. A few drinks in and you'll be feeling good. People that have never even so much as gotten a little buzz can feel proud of themselves all they want, but they have no idea what they're missing. Not saying its something everybody will enjoy, but its at least something worth trying to see if you might.

the buzz is only fun during the first hour, then it starts to go downhill into sleeper ville after that.

Alcohol is a depressant and it totally sucks on 2nd, 3rd and 4th hour.

the buzz is ONLY fun in the first hour.

Speak for yourself.

 

[Team Filler]

Why?

Because somebody used to piss-weak beer is probably going to have a hard time with a Guinness their first go-around. I love the stuff, but I've noticed a lot of people don't at first, sometimes never.

You're not wrong about cheap beer, though. It exists because sometimes cheap beer is better than no beer.

 

[Sibylus]

Mixed drinks and working it into cooking (oh my god rum rum RUM) works for me. Drink different.

 

[Davey Cakes]

I don't like how a lot of our culture is based around drinking (particularly in the night life and at social events) but I don't have any issues with alcohol as a beverage and I don't have issues with occasionally drinking some to either enjoy the flavor or to "loosen up" in certain circumstances.

People just rely way too much on it, and our culture seems to obsess over it which can be annoying.

I enjoy an occasional mixed drink (my favorite being the frozen margarita, but only when done right) and a few select types of beer, but I'm hardly drinking all the time and I don't often get full on drunk at all. Sometimes a buzz, but nothing more.

If people were more focused on the pure fun of activities rather than the augmentation of said activities through inebriation, they'd be better off.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

And it sucks, since it is needed for social events.

My father was an alcoholic and growing in that enviroment made me despise the smell and taste of it.

Had like 1/4 of a beer in my entire live and 3/4 of a Piña Colada. I'm 30 y/o

And society constantly pushes for me to drink. I want to experience getting drunk without the shit taste sometimes tho.

What beverages do you recommend? are you the same as me?

You don't have to drink in social situations. Alternatives I guess would be virgin versions of drinks.

Or just soda or water or juice. People aren't going to know the difference. And if they do, so what? You don't drink. Not something they need to worry about. Not something you have to apologize for either.

And I say this as an avid social drinker.

 

[Conor 419]

Because somebody used to piss-weak beer is probably going to have a hard time with a Guinness their first go-around. I love the stuff, but I've noticed a lot of people don't at first, sometimes never.

Uhh, I think strength is another issue entirely. I'm fairly certain that any Guinness drinkers will always have liked the drink, that or they're trying wayyyyyyyyyyy to hard to fit in/be Irish.

Alcohol is a depressant and it totally sucks on 2nd, 3rd and 4th hour.

Not in the way you think it is.

 

[Loofy]

I never drink for the taste. Id rather have a chocolate milk. I drink to get a buzz or tipsy.

 

[Vermillion]

I don't like how a lot of our culture is based around drinking (particularly in the night life and at social events) but I don't have any issues with alcohol as a beverage and I don't have issues with occasionally drinking some to either enjoy the flavor or to "loosen up."

People just rely way too much on it, and our culture seems to obsess over it which can be annoying.

I enjoy an occasional mixed drink and a few select types of beer, but I'm hardly drinking all the time and I don't often get full on drunk at all. Sometimes a buzz, but nothing more.

If people were more focused on the pure fun of activities rather than the augmentation of said activities through inebriation, they'd be better off.

Because the activities are shit sans alcohol. The amount of bullshit parties that have been saved by getting drunk... can't count.