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Telethon · 11-07-2003, 07:08 PM

Have you ever got mildly drunk before a date or whatever to be more outgoing? I asked this girl out who's my friend to go see a movie with me and I didn't wanna seem boring so I drank a couple of glasses of wine before I left...Anyway, I was really outgoing and making jokes and such and even she was having a good time and I was so surpirsed I wasn't so boring as I ALWAYS am, it was pretty great. Anyway, my question is, is it noticible when someone is somewhat drunk but they're not like totally falling off the sidewalk and arn't leaning on anything when they walk...?

rogue49 · 11-07-2003, 07:40 PM

I wouldn't think so...unless they can smell the alchohol on your breath.

I can kind of understand you doing so, to relieve the anxieties you might have before a date.
However, I've always been one to prefer to be sober,
and the enjoyment of the night is clearer.

I usually only drink for the enjoyment of the taste.
The buzz is a nice effect, but I always want to be in control.
The only time I might to it to relax or escape is after a bad day at work with a mellow glass of wine.

When you feel yourself needing it...then is when you think again about it.

bundy · 11-07-2003, 07:41 PM

well, i understand that booze can be a great social stimulant, but don´t make this a habit.
using booze like this can be dangerous to your health and lifestyle.
if you´re not feeling interesting enough within yourself, then you should do something about it that doesn´t make you rely on booze or another pick-up.

that being said, i have a lot of friends (myself included) who have carefully calculated the amount of booze they can have before going out on dates and such without being noticably pissed.
its usually between 2-4 beers...

haha, listen to me being all socially responsible...

seriously, the only other thing i´d be careful of would be the other side of the mountain.
i mean, when that great feeling is starting to wear off, and you either get sleepy or a bit headachey, then thats going to be noticable - esp when only an hour or two ago you were a riot...

Telethon · 11-07-2003, 07:44 PM

Yeah true, thanks for the replies! I only drank 2 glasses of a 12% cheap wine and I was madly buzzed for a while :P

Jimbob666 · 11-07-2003, 08:01 PM

I've never had a drink in order to change my personality before a date, but I have done it before sitting down to write. Sometimes it helps me get started easier, but I'm a little leery of doing it often. I don't want to convince myself that I write better with alcohol, and thus that I need alcohol to write. I can definitely see some danger for you here. If she thinks that your normal personality is the way you act when buzzed, you'll have to be buzzed most of the time you're around her. Obviously not a good idea.

Eldaire · 11-08-2003, 02:16 AM

It's noticable, but not unless you're looking for it really. However, I reccomend learning to be this way undrunk. Destroy the barriers that limit your life.

dnd · 11-08-2003, 02:25 AM

theres nothing wrong with a little dutch courage before a date, but in moderation! having a drink just helps put u at ease and not feel so self conscious.

ps how did the date go? seeing her again?

ARTelevision · 11-08-2003, 03:35 AM

I don't drink and don't date.
But I never used to do that when I did.
Just didn't want anything gettin ' between me and that other person.

fienna · 11-08-2003, 01:06 PM

there's nothing wrong with taking a drink or two to loosen up your inhibitions - just as long as you don't make a habit out of it, you're fine.

And now for the public service announcement: don't drink and drive.

11-07-2003, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Telethon Banned Location: Texas	Question Have you ever got mildly drunk before a date or whatever to be more outgoing? I asked this girl out who's my friend to go see a movie with me and I didn't wanna seem boring so I drank a couple of glasses of wine before I left...Anyway, I was really outgoing and making jokes and such and even she was having a good time and I was so surpirsed I wasn't so boring as I ALWAYS am, it was pretty great. Anyway, my question is, is it noticible when someone is somewhat drunk but they're not like totally falling off the sidewalk and arn't leaning on anything when they walk...?

11-07-2003, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	well, i understand that booze can be a great social stimulant, but don´t make this a habit. using booze like this can be dangerous to your health and lifestyle. if you´re not feeling interesting enough within yourself, then you should do something about it that doesn´t make you rely on booze or another pick-up. that being said, i have a lot of friends (myself included) who have carefully calculated the amount of booze they can have before going out on dates and such without being noticably pissed. its usually between 2-4 beers... haha, listen to me being all socially responsible... seriously, the only other thing i´d be careful of would be the other side of the mountain. i mean, when that great feeling is starting to wear off, and you either get sleepy or a bit headachey, then thats going to be noticable - esp when only an hour or two ago you were a riot... __________________ Ohayo!!!

11-08-2003, 02:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
dnd Psycho Location: London...no longer a student	theres nothing wrong with a little dutch courage before a date, but in moderation! having a drink just helps put u at ease and not feel so self conscious. ps how did the date go? seeing her again? __________________ "Never underestimate a dumb question"-- Brandon Boyd

11-08-2003, 03:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	I don't drink and don't date. But I never used to do that when I did. Just didn't want anything gettin ' between me and that other person. __________________ create evolution

11-08-2003, 01:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
fienna i wanna be just like you Location: n to the j	there's nothing wrong with taking a drink or two to loosen up your inhibitions - just as long as you don't make a habit out of it, you're fine. And now for the public service announcement: don't drink and drive. __________________ to leave is never easy perhaps it shouldn't be but return is even harder yes return is harder still

11-07-2003, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
rogue49 Loser	I wouldn't think so...unless they can smell the alchohol on your breath. I can kind of understand you doing so, to relieve the anxieties you might have before a date. However, I've always been one to prefer to be sober, and the enjoyment of the night is clearer. I usually only drink for the enjoyment of the taste. The buzz is a nice effect, but I always want to be in control. The only time I might to it to relax or escape is after a bad day at work with a mellow glass of wine. When you feel yourself needing it...then is when you think again about it.

11-07-2003, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Telethon Banned Location: Texas	Yeah true, thanks for the replies! I only drank 2 glasses of a 12% cheap wine and I was madly buzzed for a while :P

11-07-2003, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jimbob666 Tilted	I've never had a drink in order to change my personality before a date, but I have done it before sitting down to write. Sometimes it helps me get started easier, but I'm a little leery of doing it often. I don't want to convince myself that I write better with alcohol, and thus that I need alcohol to write. I can definitely see some danger for you here. If she thinks that your normal personality is the way you act when buzzed, you'll have to be buzzed most of the time you're around her. Obviously not a good idea.

11-08-2003, 02:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Eldaire Loser Location: Davidson College, NC	It's noticable, but not unless you're looking for it really. However, I reccomend learning to be this way undrunk. Destroy the barriers that limit your life.