Drink culture

savagedealer · 2017-07-27T20:00:30+00:00

Don't be ridiculous man drink soda and juice say it's bourbon and coke or a screwdriver vodka and orange juice . Better yet say your favorite uncle died in horrible car crash by a drunk driver and you can't take a drink because alcohol took his life from you . You don't wanna look like a fool when you surround yourself with irresponsible immature teenie boppers cause you won't drink but won't lie to those same assholes ? That's crazy

red_reality · 2017-07-27T21:53:03+00:00

The day you follow your own path derived from your own values is the day you become a man. It doesn't matter if society approves of your path or not. The benefits come from defining and leading a life which you alone find value in.

Any sane person knows alcohol is fucking stupid, yet everyone drinks. Have the courage to change your path. The self respect and confidence that follows is worth any backlash you might receive.

Renzotl56 · 2017-07-27T20:04:31+00:00

Dude do what you want, if your friends judge you for not drinking they aren't good friends. Get better ones, or get friends that share your same views.

I have some friends that don't drink, i don't usually invite them to parties or what not. We tend to hang out in other situations. Not because i don't enjoy their company its just i dont believe its an environment they'll be comfortable in or enjoy themselves.

They tend to do other activites with other friend groups. So just find a group that shares your views and that you can still have fun with.

ECoast_Man · 2017-07-27T20:05:30+00:00

The way I see it, you have two options here:

1) /u/savagedealer is correct, you can easily skirt drinking. You can do the non-alcoholic fake drink thing, you can use family history, whatever. You can even go with "it interferes with my gainz bro", which I have personally used. No one cares after they've had a few drinks. I did this for a long time, bartenders know whats up if you discretely ask for a virgin rum and coke or whatever and they'll remember that order if you tip;

2) I'm at the stage now where I drink rarely (maybe two or three glasses of wine a month). You can do this also where you nurse a drink if you just don't even want to bother with explaining yourself. If you bring a six pack and haul out one and nurse that no one notices, or cares.

TheDreadnought1 · 2017-07-27T20:54:37+00:00

I'm at the same spot bro. I'm 20, don't actually like drinking, my family has had some problems with it in the past, but is just like socially unacceptable to not drink. I'm sincerely thinking about starting to drink but just easily, just so I'll go unnoticed and to get a little more open and confident. Dunno tho.

BTW I'm still trying to wash off that retrograde thinking that my super beta-self had in the past that everyone who is young and gets drunk and just loses control is a bitch/asshole. I mean, maybe they actually are, but I'm controlling myself so I don't spit that in their faces :v

_the_shape_ · 2017-07-27T23:32:18+00:00

Try this:

1) first, read up extensively on frame (what it is, various examples of people exhibiting impenetrable frame), then after doing that

2) reflect on your current position and who you want to be

I've put the dots down for you; now all you have to do is connect them

no_condoments · 2017-07-28T04:47:07+00:00

Mystery (from Mystery Method, The Game) didn't drink either. He thought it was a crutch that people relied on to have fun and have courage. For example, when entering a bar, most people think "Hey, I need a beer immediately" instead of engaging with the people (especially girls) around them.

Bloody_Rayne · 2017-07-28T08:25:51+00:00

No man, you shouldn't explain yourself to anyone. Stand your ground. If they are trying to shame you, put the shame on them. Tell them "I'd rather not intoxicate myself. I can have fun without needing any substance, unlike you".

crackedlookinglass · 2017-07-28T15:04:44+00:00

Be the default designated driver.

It explains your lack of drinking while providing your friends a safety net. It's a great way to get numbers.

"Can't do anything tonight, I'm the DD, Give me your number we can set something up <date/time>."

There is honestly very little downside.

Pitchfork51 · 2017-07-29T01:59:17+00:00

It's all well and good but let's be honest. You're that guy.

People go to bars to.......drink.

But yeah club soda plays.

Title	Drink culture
Author	Plugging_Redpill
Upvotes	5
Comments	14
Date	July 27, 2017 7:53 PM UTC (9 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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