Basically, I need some hints and tips on drinking, and what better place is there to ask but TFP?
Let me explain what I need. I'm 26 now, but I've never really been big on alcohol, much to do with the fact that I did not have much of a social life and never got into the habit of drinking alone. Another thing is, I absolutely abhore getting sick, so that limits my options, and experience.
Now, though, married and living in Texas, I find myself being more relaxed around people, socializing more with them friendly Texans, and drinking some on occasion. But the thing is, I've no knowledge as to the do's and do not do's of drinking, and don't really want to find out the hard way.
For example, I recall hearing back in the day that if you drink certain two different sorts of alcohol - such as beer and wine - during the same evening, you'll be sick. But if you drink some other combo - such as wine and brandy - you won't really even get much of a hangover, much less get sick. I've also been told that taking ibuprofen and water before going to sleep drunk prevents a hangover.
The drinking examples I pulled out of my hat, I may have got them all back-ass-wards, and I don't know if the ibuprofen trick works or is even safe. I always thought taking a painkiller when you're drunk was a bad idea, but that's just me.
So is there a combination - or a single type of drink, like beer or cider or wine or whatever - that does not leave you leaning over the pothole and wishing for a quick death? The more I know before another crazy night out with the local rednecks, the less of an ass I'll end making of myself.
