RobertR
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Interesting thread, and I'm glad someone started it. I don't drink beer or any other alcohlic beverage. I don't like the taste of it. I've often wondered if drinkers perceive the taste differently than I do, because it has this awful bitter taste to me that I can't stand. In the past I wondered if the taste was just tolerated by people in order to get the "buzz", but I've read enough comments from people who say they like the taste to realize that's not the case.
I agree that I have no use for the effects of alcohol on the mind. It just doesn't appeal to me. I have seen people drink and become assholes, but not everyone, and I steer clear of those who do.
I've never been personally pressured to drink, but I have read of people who have that attitude. For example, if you wanted to be Frank Sinatra's friend, you were expected to be his drinking buddy. I find that offensive. What difference should it make to you if the contents of my glass is different from yours? Live and let live, or live and let drink.
What the hell is wrong with ME having a ginger ale (or chocolate milk) while the rest of my buddies have their beers? Why does it HAVE to be beer?
I agree that I have no use for the effects of alcohol on the mind. It just doesn't appeal to me. I have seen people drink and become assholes, but not everyone, and I steer clear of those who do.
I've never been personally pressured to drink, but I have read of people who have that attitude. For example, if you wanted to be Frank Sinatra's friend, you were expected to be his drinking buddy. I find that offensive. What difference should it make to you if the contents of my glass is different from yours? Live and let live, or live and let drink.
What the hell is wrong with ME having a ginger ale (or chocolate milk) while the rest of my buddies have their beers? Why does it HAVE to be beer?