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Originally Posted by Seaver
Exactly my point in my last post. I find it so insulting with that assumption... its assuming because you don't desire it anyone who does desire it has a problem. I've had numerous times where people assume I have a problem because on a Saturday night I want some whiskey or beer with my food, I obviously can't control myself when they don't see me.
I completely agree with the house rules. Why? Because I can avoid the boring parties. Unless they are a close friend who has a serious issue, I'll simply skip non-alcohol dinners. Even though in a normal dinner I might have 1 glass of wine. Alcohol is a social lubricant that helps people interact and relax. It's not an evil concoction that instantly causes everyone to slur, trip, and have unwanted sex with others after more than 2 sips.
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maybe its you that has the social hiccup that you feel you need to drink in the presense of people? most people dont need to get 'lubricated' to enjoy a dinner or party with good company. just saying.
i think you're also assuming too much about me. I have no issues with alcohol in my presense. I wont drink it, but i will still go to a bar or restaurant and order water with friends...ask Plan9 on that one! i even paid for his Heiniken! what i actually wanted to do was get him hopelessly drunk to the extent that he'd slur, trip and have unwanted sex with me. we all know how bad a drinker he is.
i still think that if this woman NEEDS to have a drink on the odd occasion that her brother is present with his kids, then she may have a problem that isnt just her brother.
i'd also like to float the idea that maybe its not the alcohol itself that he's opposed to...it may be the possibility of having his kids hear profanities if his sister becomes too well 'lubricated'...
canuckguy - thats interesting. i just tell the guys i dont drink and that's that. most people dont believe me when they find out im australian, but they figure it out eventually. i'd never give them the impression that i do though. sometimes it doesnt get me into the 'in' group, but then again i dont need to be.