For many people, having a drink or two at a party can really make conversing easier. It makes them more relaxed and less tense. Sadly, it is also during social gatherings where people are most proned to getting drunk because they lose count of how many drinks they've consumed and the fact that they do not know how to say 'NO'.
I have nothing against drinking alcohol. I have my fair share every now and then, especially when I go clubbing. But what I strongly oppose is 'irresponsible drinking' and I believe that this is the main reason why people ended up drunk.
In my opinion, people who allows themselves to get drunk must be somewhat unhappy with their lives. I guess they think that drinking will take the pain away but in truth, it only adds more salt to the wound. They lose their dignity and the respect of others.
Exasperation, indignation, resentment are words that are just not enough to describe the fury inside when I see hubby ... such a grown man, a father who's to be an example to his 18-year-old son, failed to say 'NO'. Even the 18-year-olds knows how to call it QUITS! What a bloody shame!!
By all means, have fun! Social gatherings are not everyday but fun doesn't need to come with a hangover the next morning.
I agree with you 100%. I probably have a drink 2 to 4 times a year. I'm not against it, it's just not a habit. I grew up seeing a lot of alcoholics on my mom's side of the family, so it never really appealed to me--plus, experiencing two hangovers of my own as a teenager was more than enough. Why would I volunteer to be sick the next day???
I have a brother and sister who drink and drive. That really upsets me. The brother has been lucky, but my sister has gotten into a lot of trouble.