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[ww2planes1]

I confuse myself a lot. A lot of times, I wish I was a bit more laid back. I wish I wasn't so uncomfortable in crowds... maybe I could kick back and have a drink or two on occasion, be more "normal." But then I come back to the question "why?" I mean, where do I dervive entertainment from dancing like an idiot (or rather, like a white guy) to "

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[topaz]

maybe this is just because i'm small, but for me one drink does have some effect. it doesn't get me drunk or even really tipsy, but there's definitely a difference. i guess it's what some people call a lowering of inhibitions, but it doesn't make me do things i otherwise wouldn't do, it just takes away some of the awkwardness. in a party situation or whatever, it doesn't make me say things to people that i wouldn't otherwise say/would regret saying, it just makes me less nervous about talking to a big group of people i don't know. *shrug*

[moosegrl42]

experiement a little and find drinks you like the taste of...there are a lot of drinks out there, if you find something(s) you actually like then it will seem less illogical to grab a beer or whatever when you are at a party. and one drink can make you relax, a touch, even if it doesn't give you a buzz

[idoru]

If you don't want/like it, certainly don't try to convince yourself you "should."

I, personally, have never been able to LET myself get trashed. If I drink enough to get tipsy, I stop, have water for a while, and then start anew. If I have a couple drinks, it's because I like the drinks proffered and I enjoy the social setting. I don't drink with people I don't know, as a rule. Chris doesn't drink at all, because a] he was never interested, and b] gets a rash and feels poorly if he DOES try something.

[dan_lee]

This is a fun debate i've had with all kinds of different people in various situations; it all comes down to personal preference and moderation.

If root beer is your vice, you've got a good thing going.

Although one of my favorite mixed drinks DOES taste like root beer. =P