FabSwingers.com forum: Can you go without drinking alcohol?

By *UNCHBOX OP Man
over a year ago

folkestone

Most of this year i haven't really d*unk any alcohol, but i find it very hard to go to stuff like christmas parties and not drink, and had my first drink for about 3 months last night at a christmas party, but feel dog rough today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can,I prefer to drive if I'm going somewhere with my grandchildren. I hate feeling ill after drinking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, I rarely drink and only have one or two maximum. People have an odd relationship with alcohol in this country and seem to think they need it to relax and have a good time.

People getting d*unk at sex parties for example is a horrible experience, and often leads to people turning into massive arseholes.

Basically d*unk people are awful, and think they're fantastic. Alcohol turns people into idiots.

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham

Last year I stopped drinking for the new year ,no particular reason , I just felt like it . I started again on May day at a charity cricket match , so this year I will be doing the same

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can do without it as well

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Yes, I can and I do.

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

Yep. I can't remember the last time I got d*unk, it's been that long. Not a conscious decision either, I'm just happy with a glass of wine rather than a bottle. I might be growing up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love a drink and will be drinking most nights over the holiday. But when it's my turn to drive it doesn't bother me at all if I go without.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes and I do often. Living in a remote area I end up driving to most functions and have no problem not drinking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can go without but I choose not to. I enjoy having a drink when I'm out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't really drink, I like to be able to jump in the car at any time if people need my help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very rarely drink so we find we tend to enjoy it more when we do (makes us a cheap date too!)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I rarely drink as normally I end up being main childcare giver. Last christmas I didnt drink at all as my sons auntie got as d*unk she passed out and I took her wee boy for the night since everyone else had taken a fair amount of alcohol. Safe to say this year they are having a booze free christmas for the kiddies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hardly ever drink and, when I do, it is normally in the tiniest of quantities.

Last night I think I managed a whole half a can of beer for the entire evening at Eureka's...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Yes give yourselves a big pat on the back.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

No problem at all. After almost 20 yrs of it being freely available to me and seeing some of the site I've seen in that time death is a better option than an alcoholic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Yes give yourselves a big pat on the back."

There's no need to be like that. I was merely saying it's a good thing people don't feel the need to drink all the time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes we can and often do, we don't need to drink to have a good time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I stopped drinking as soon as i got pregnant, ended up a single parent (so skint and had to be the responsible one all the time) and never really bothered drinking again.

Got a new partner after a few years of being a single parent, used to drink on my birthdays and xmas while with him, but gave that up a few years ago. Had a big drug and booze binge for a few days a couple of years ago coz i was fed up, never touched either since. Can easily do without drink, sometimes really, really wanna get stoned though.

Think i'd rather avoid places where people get pissed rather than go there and be the only one sober.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't drink much these days, other than the odd special occasion. Only one or two bottles of whatever for breakfast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Yes give yourselves a big pat on the back.

There's no need to be like that. I was merely saying it's a good thing people don't feel the need to drink all the time."

I'm not being like anything. you clearly chose to read something into what I said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Yes give yourselves a big pat on the back.

There's no need to be like that. I was merely saying it's a good thing people don't feel the need to drink all the time.

I'm not being like anything. you clearly chose to read something into what I said"

You were clearly being sarcastic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No...... but not gone crazy in ages

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a non drinker

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Why is it? And why do people need praising because they don't drink? It's not like they've done anything remarkable is it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hardly drink these days and usually do the driving

Even if I do drink I will only have a couple

What I really dislike is other people who aren't comfortable with you not drinking ' go on have another' 'party pooper' etc type remarks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hardly drink these days and usually do the driving

Even if I do drink I will only have a couple

What I really dislike is other people who aren't comfortable with you not drinking ' go on have another' 'party pooper' etc type remarks "

You just need to hang around the forum then as the people that like to have a drink are apparently the lepers and those that don't are to be congratulated.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hardly drink these days and usually do the driving

Even if I do drink I will only have a couple

What I really dislike is other people who aren't comfortable with you not drinking ' go on have another' 'party pooper' etc type remarks

You just need to hang around the forum then as the people that like to have a drink are apparently the lepers and those that don't are to be congratulated.

Oh is that why I'm sat alone with a whisky in my hand

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By *o30Woman
over a year ago

Lincoln

I'm not much of a drinker so I can go quite happily without alcohol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Why is it? And why do people need praising because they don't drink? It's not like they've done anything remarkable is it?"

In my experience, non drinkers are in the minority that's all. Sorry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hardly drink these days and usually do the driving

Even if I do drink I will only have a couple

What I really dislike is other people who aren't comfortable with you not drinking ' go on have another' 'party pooper' etc type remarks

You just need to hang around the forum then as the people that like to have a drink are apparently the lepers and those that don't are to be congratulated.

Oh is that why I'm sat alone with a whisky in my hand

I hope you aren't dependent on that whisky

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hardly drink these days and usually do the driving

Even if I do drink I will only have a couple

What I really dislike is other people who aren't comfortable with you not drinking ' go on have another' 'party pooper' etc type remarks

You just need to hang around the forum then as the people that like to have a drink are apparently the lepers and those that don't are to be congratulated.

Oh is that why I'm sat alone with a whisky in my hand

I hope you aren't dependent on that whisky

Well reading this thread you'd think it was impossible to just have a drink without losing the run of yourself and getting bladdered.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Why is it? And why do people need praising because they don't drink? It's not like they've done anything remarkable is it?

In my experience, non drinkers are in the minority that's all. Sorry. "

They will be in a pub or bar. A large percentage of the population don't drink alcohol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Why is it? And why do people need praising because they don't drink? It's not like they've done anything remarkable is it?

In my experience, non drinkers are in the minority that's all. Sorry.

They will be in a pub or bar. A large percentage of the population don't drink alcohol"

I was alluding to sex parties as it happens, but nevermind.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Why is it? And why do people need praising because they don't drink? It's not like they've done anything remarkable is it?

In my experience, non drinkers are in the minority that's all. Sorry.

They will be in a pub or bar. A large percentage of the population don't drink alcohol"

Sorry that's incorrect!

According to the Office of National Statistics in 2012 64% of men and 52% of women drank alcohol.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

Why is it? And why do people need praising because they don't drink? It's not like they've done anything remarkable is it?"

For some it IS quite remarkable. For someone who has d*unk for years, giving up often isn't easy.

For a few years I had a driver who had been an alcoholic, had signed the pledge and went on to run AA meetings. Even after 10 years sober, he struggled every day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll bow to the statistics

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't drink much so I can do without. Especially when go to partys and clubs I tend to drive back home so keep a clear head.if stay over near a party or a meet I tend to not overdo the drink like to keep aware of all I do and enjoy

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

Yes, I rarely drink and only have one or two maximum. People have an odd relationship with alcohol in this country and seem to think they need it to relax and have a good time.

People getting d*unk at sex parties for example is a horrible experience, and often leads to people turning into massive arseholes.

Basically d*unk people are awful, and think they're fantastic. Alcohol turns people into idiots."
I feel when people are d*unk ya see the real person! The barriers are down so to speak and the real persona is on show ....

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By *histler21Man
over a year ago

Ipswich

I can. Easily. As the only driver in the household - I'm not willing to lose my licence.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

I rarely drink as being single it would cost a fortune to get anywhere in a taxi plus the fact I can't take alcohol like I used to, so I prefer to abstain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am happy not drinking, I can go weeks or months without a beer, if we go to a club neither of us drink, but I do like a beer and if I'm drinking then I'm going to get d*unk, 1 is too many 100 isn't enough as they say

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

I only drink the odd one now n again... Not like years back when I cld pack it away like the best of em..

Rely on my car and often am the non drinker ... Don't bother me or those around me.... May have a glass of wine if fancy it then into soft drinks. Deff don't need ta be rat arsed to have a good time lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm on the wagon in January - it's not a resolution, never manage past the 3rd with those!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had to cut back on my drinking recently, and I hate it. My social life pretty much revolves around bars and restaurants or gigs, where drinking is almost expected. It's a right pain the arse having to deny myself a drink.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I don't drive, so that is never an issue and yes I love my wine.....have I any intention of stopping? No chance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I rarely drink on a night out.i just dont need alcohol for a laff.annoys me tho,when ppl say,go on have a proper drink.

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By *indys loverCouple
over a year ago

Stratford on avon

being a larger gentleman who is trying to loose a couple of stone ,,,,, got arthritis in my hips so got to try and help my self , ive dropped sugar out of tea and coffee and knocked my alcohol consumption down to 5 % of what it used to be and that was not very much ,,,, im getting close to losing my first stone , just got to try and keep on the straight and narrow over chrimbo tho

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By *iuliettaWoman
over a year ago

DEVIZES

I usually just drink on planes, "luckily" for me I have a total of 20 hours flying from Monday morning so I will be partaking somewhat, Probably starting with the pink champagne in the lounge at Heathrow!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I do have a drink, and it's rare, then it's only ever one or two. The last time I was actually d*unk was May 1997.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's heartening to read so many non, or low level drinkers exist. Well done everyone

X"
Well, can't speak for others, but I'm only a low level drinker because I'm a total lightweight and can't handle anything more!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I can very easy as I don't drink lol, protein shakes for me

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

I need a drink after being on fab....

It drives you to drink lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've had to cut back on my drinking recently, and I hate it. My social life pretty much revolves around bars and restaurants or gigs, where drinking is almost expected. It's a right pain the arse having to deny myself a drink. "

This illustrates my point about the drinking culture perfectly

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

Sod this....im off to the pub

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This illustrates my point about the drinking culture perfectly"

Do you have an issue with me not liking being unable to drink?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I very rarely drink so yes going without alcohol is easy. Can enjoy myself with or without it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Going without is very easy and I'm not a frequent drinker bit if I go out with the girls up town I do like a vodka or six

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This illustrates my point about the drinking culture perfectly

Do you have an issue with me not liking being unable to drink? "

No, not at all. I was alluding to my own earlier comments about alcohol being directly linked to having a good time, going out, gigs etc. You even said "drinking is almost expected" which is the thing I have an issue with. Nothing personal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This illustrates my point about the drinking culture perfectly

Do you have an issue with me not liking being unable to drink?

Perhaps you shouldn't have directly quoted me in a negative light if you didn't want me to take it personally. There's nothing wrong with enjoying drinking, but there is something wrong with chastising others for not sharing your sentiment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This illustrates my point about the drinking culture perfectly

Do you have an issue with me not liking being unable to drink?

Apologies, I didn't mean to appear to chastise you personally. It was just that our two comments (mine from earlier) went hand in hand so I used your example. Loads of people's social circles revolve around drinking, and that's what I think is a shame.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This illustrates my point about the drinking culture perfectly

Do you have an issue with me not liking being unable to drink?

Then use your own examples instead of suggesting my lifestyle is a problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got to be honest: me and my wife feel that we have a much better night when alcohol is involved - not necessarily copious amounts.

A lot depends on who you're with; the vast majority of our friends are drinkers and it just feels natural to drink as well.

Mind you, the hangovers definitely get worse with age. I had my work do on Friday and barely got out of bed yesterday because I was so rough.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This illustrates my point about the drinking culture perfectly

Do you have an issue with me not liking being unable to drink?

Then use your own examples instead of suggesting my lifestyle is a problem. "

Feeling the need, or at least being made to feel the need by your peers isn't a problem? I mean why should other people's behavioural patterns dictate what it means to have a good time? I used to be a big drinker, and a lot of people I still know are big drinkers when it comes to socialising, but that doesn't mean I have to do the same thing.

If it's not an issue, then why do you 'have to deny yourself a drink?'

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

Seldom drink. If only I had the same restraint for pain aux raison!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Feeling the need, or at least being made to feel the need by your peers isn't a problem? I mean why should other people's behavioural patterns dictate what it means to have a good time? I used to be a big drinker, and a lot of people I still know are big drinkers when it comes to socialising, but that doesn't mean I have to do the same thing.

If it's not an issue, then why do you 'have to deny yourself a drink?'

It seems like you did mean it to be taken personally as you're still trying to make my lifestyle seem disgusting/abhorrent. No, it's not a problem. I've never needed to drink to fit in, didn't even mention that so I don't know why you're suggesting it's what I said.

It's also none of your business why I'm not currently drinking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i can go without drinking but i choose not to at this time of year

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

Stop arguing.... are you both d*unk hehe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This illustrates my point about the drinking culture perfectly

Do you have an issue with me not liking being unable to drink?

Then use your own examples instead of suggesting my lifestyle is a problem.

If it's not an issue, then why do you 'have to deny yourself a drink?'

You causing trouble over her now?

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

Shes in a right mood....think i might ask her out for a few vodkas... get her smashed lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course! But do we want to? No...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The drinkers get massively defensive over this. I just said I think it's a shame people feel the need to drink to have a good time.

It's a cultural issue, binge drinking and pub culture is unhealthy and d*unk people are often badly behaved and anti social. That's what I have a problem with.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"Of course! But do we want to? No...

yeah! Not just me then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I very rarely drink anything alcoholic now - maybe just an occasional wine.

Hate being d*unk, or having to listen to anybody's d*unken rambling.

But chocolate - no, I can't live without chocolate.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The drinkers get massively defensive over this. I just said I think it's a shame people feel the need to drink to have a good time.

It's a cultural issue, binge drinking and pub culture is unhealthy and d*unk people are often badly behaved and anti social. That's what I have a problem with. "

I take issue with arrogant, condescending people using my words to highlight what's wrong with the world, when I've nothing to be ashamed of. You should have noticed I didn't have a problem with you being against drinking before you quoted me. Get off your high horse.

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

Are you still arguing lol

I love ya....your funny

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The drinkers get massively defensive over this. I just said I think it's a shame people feel the need to drink to have a good time.

It's a cultural issue, binge drinking and pub culture is unhealthy and d*unk people are often badly behaved and anti social. That's what I have a problem with.

Here let me hold your coat while you give him a slap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The drinkers get massively defensive over this. I just said I think it's a shame people feel the need to drink to have a good time.

It's a cultural issue, binge drinking and pub culture is unhealthy and d*unk people are often badly behaved and anti social. That's what I have a problem with.

OK. I don't have a problem with you personally. I'm not sure how many times I can say that

I do take issue with drinking culture in this country, and you mentioned it so I quoted you.

Again, not about you personally, but a comment about drinking culture as mentioned by you. I merely used you as a point of reference. I apologise if I made it in any way personal to you

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

I will hold her dress....

Nude fight sounds fun x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can happily go without and happily over indulge

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

Libertine is going to get slapped lol

Everyone calm down.. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

Oh I see, swing both ways do you?

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I always have a dry January to allow some blood to get back into my alcohol system

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"Most of this year i haven't really d*unk any alcohol, but i find it very hard to go to stuff like christmas parties and not drink, and had my first drink for about 3 months last night at a christmas party, but feel dog rough today. "
. As I am always driving one can of Guinness with my meal is enough. Don't really see the point in drinking loads of alcohol - prefer to have some respect for my liver

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?"

I'm still waiting for the fight between 26pions and libertineX to kick off,, I've been holding her coat for ages

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?"

oh trust me im very silly,x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Of course! But do we want to? No...

yeah! Not just me then

We are responsible adults... It's our choice to drink, when we choose to.

The same as its our choice to abstain, when we want to.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't feel the need to drink to have a good time. I drink because I like the taste of it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?

I'm still waiting for the fight between 26pions and libertineX to kick off,, I've been holding her coat for ages

No fight, he's just rude to try and highlight me as being part of a cultural problem. He has no idea about the extent of my drinking or my contributions to society so it just comes off as arrogant and patronising. But it's not "personal"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't feel the need to drink to have a good time. I drink because I like the taste of it "

Me too. I just don't get d*unk.

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over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?

I'm still waiting for the fight between 26pions and libertineX to kick off,, I've been holding her coat for ages

Nah, we've blocked each other and moved on. "

Damn! Anyone want a lady's coat? Few drink stains but they'll come out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

drinking makes me very flirty n very silly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"drinking makes me very flirty n very silly

Oh you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?

I'm still waiting for the fight between 26pions and libertineX to kick off,, I've been holding her coat for ages

You've missed my point. You've missed my apology. I give up. Good bye.

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

I think you two are married lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

drinking whilst on cam,,,,lol bad girl

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

Married to each other hehe x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?

I'm still waiting for the fight between 26pions and libertineX to kick off,, I've been holding her coat for ages

You've missed my point. You've missed my apology. I give up. Good bye. "

You haven't got a point, your argument was dumb and condescending, especially now that you've said you drink yourself. Concentrate on your own problems instead of taking issue of my drinking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?

I'm still waiting for the fight between 26pions and libertineX to kick off,, I've been holding her coat for ages

You've missed my point. You've missed my apology. I give up. Good bye. "

All right break it up you two. Kiss and make up. Have a drink

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"I don't feel the need to drink to have a good time. I drink because I like the taste of it "

I'm with you there, I do enjoy my wine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?

I'm still waiting for the fight between 26pions and libertineX to kick off,, I've been holding her coat for ages

You've missed my point. You've missed my apology. I give up. Good bye.

You haven't got a point, your argument was dumb and condescending, especially now that you've said you drink yourself. Concentrate on your own problems instead of taking issue of my drinking. "

It was a comment on a societal problem! I just quoted you. How many times! I drink yes, but I don't get d*unk or feel the need to drink, nor do I have to deny myself!

Jeez. I've apologised. Now leave it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

I find if I'm drinking cider once I go I can't stop going.

Sorry thought we'd moved on to toilet breaks

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over a year ago

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

But nobody is saying they can't go without. ...just being looked down upon because they do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I found it much easier to give up than fatty or sugary foods

I still dip my toe in booze wise, though it is every now and then and never enough to make my head go west.

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over a year ago

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

But nobody is saying they can't go without. ...just being looked down upon because they do."

You're only getting looked down upon because you've fallen on your arse again you d*unken trollop

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

Why dont you two meet up.. after your argument youd have the best making up fuck in history hehe x

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

Greater London

Yep, stopped years ago. I can get myself I to enough trouble without that, too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't feel the need to drink to have a good time. I drink because I like the taste of it

I'm with you there, I do enjoy my wine

Love some Rose!

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over a year ago

"I don't feel the need to drink to have a good time. I drink because I like the taste of it

I'm with you there, I do enjoy my wine

Love some Rose!

She was good wasn't she?

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

If I really wanted to Yes.. I went to my Xmas works do last night and drank only water. Drove home.

came home had a nice glass of port.

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By *ominantDogMan
over a year ago

Docklands, Exmoor, Manchester

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?"
k

wise words. Where is the fun in a happy medium? No story there....

Polarisation of approach is far easier for the lazy of thought to understand and place people in easily labelled boxes....

I have had a drink most days this year. Work, dinners, concerts, hockey, rugby, cricket, tennis. Most events seem to provide some capacity for the consumption of alcohol. A shared activity followed by, or containing a social drink. A routine followed globally for millenia. Alcohol as part of a shared experience.

Do I need to drink? No.

Do I judge those who chose not to drink? No.

Do I want to be like those people on here who don't drink but appear to need to feel better about themselves with their sweeping generalisations about those who do enjoy a drink?

I don't think I need to answer that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can happily go without and happily over indulge

How dare you.? You either have to abstain or be caught up in some drinking culture whereby you have to get pissed to have fun! Didn't you know? ?k

wise words. Where is the fun in a happy medium? No story there....

Polarisation of approach is far easier for the lazy of thought to understand and place people in easily labelled boxes....

Do I need to drink? No.

Do I judge those who chose not to drink? No.

Do I want to be like those people on here who don't drink but appear to need to feel better about themselves with their sweeping generalisations about those who do enjoy a drink?

I don't think I need to answer that.

FFS you've just called the thread stone dead with that well thought rational post. Get out!

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By *ominantDogMan
over a year ago

Docklands, Exmoor, Manchester

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

they have a problem whenever their consumption of alcohol has an adverse impact on themselves or anyone around them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

totally - if i was told i could never have another drink ever wouldnt bother me at all -same with chocolate and cake and pastry -

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

no problem just don't get between me and the tea pot

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By *ominantDogMan
over a year ago

Docklands, Exmoor, Manchester

"no problem just don't get between me and the tea pot

Funnily enough I worked with a man who had a teapot on his desk every afternoon after lunch.

The only thing was that the teapot was full of Sancerre.

Everybody knew this,, but social niceties were preserved, and he was very good at his job...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't drink alcohol. I can't stand the taste of beer, don't like wine apart from mulled and spirits are far too strong, they taste like paint stripper.

I have the very odd drink, if I'm on holiday or at Christmas. I will only have one though as I prefer fruit juices.

I don't like the effect alcohol has on others, I don't really talk to those who become loud and lairy, unfocused eyes etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only drink alcohol once a year at Christmas find it's not an issue for me.

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

psssttttt !! dont tell libertine about the teapot ....teapots will become the next menace to society !!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always wonder if people who drink because they like the taste of it, would drink the same drink if it had absolutely 0 alcohol content?

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

But nobody is saying they can't go without. ...just being looked down upon because they do."

I don't drink at all and I don't feel as though I'm being scorned for it. On the contrary, I struggle to understand why so many people feel they need to drink or justify why they do.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Ok the man apologised, lets drop it now please.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

But nobody is saying they can't go without. ...just being looked down upon because they do.

I don't drink at all and I don't feel as though I'm being scorned for it. On the contrary, I struggle to understand why so many people feel they need to drink or justify why they do. "

I don't feel the need to justify why I drink in the slightest!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

To the Op....yes.

I wouldn't say I was totally teetotal as I had a drink at last NYE....but it ouldnt bother me if drink was not available.

What bothers me is the amount of people who think I am strange because I don't always drink when out and try and get me to "try " it.

What they fail to understand is, I tried it and didn't like most of it....I also don't need drink to enjoy myself

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hardly drink at all these days. I was a very good athlete in my younger days and drink and training do not mix.

One drink and I am anybodies, two drinks and I am nobodies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, I rarely drink and only have one or two maximum. People have an odd relationship with alcohol in this country and seem to think they need it to relax and have a good time.

People getting d*unk at sex parties for example is a horrible experience, and often leads to people turning into massive arseholes.

Basically d*unk people are awful, and think they're fantastic. Alcohol turns people into idiots."

Pretty much my feeling although some people are better than others when d*unk.

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

I enjoy a drink, but sometimes go weeks without having one, it's not something I need, and I tend to enjoy it all the more if it isnt a regular thing.

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By *icky-discoMan
over a year ago

oxford

In a word no

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By *icky-discoMan
over a year ago

oxford

"In a word no

Satan take me now lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've found the older I get the less I enjoy alcohol. Don't like being d*unk and playing. Tipsy is ok anything more is a no no.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I've just this minute had my first drink since august. I didn't stop because I particularly wanted to just that it would benefit me more on my healthy eating and exercise kick.

So I've treated myself to a bottle of JD for the Xmas week and it'll be gone by end of Boxing Day then that'll be me back on the wagon again.

I used to drink a fair bit before I had my boy, too much really. It's just not worth the calories to me at the moment!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I don't need a drink to have a good time but I do like to have a drink and a boogie from time to time. last time I got d*unk was Halloween....and I was d*unk!!

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By *ancs MinxWoman
over a year ago

Burnley

"I've found the older I get the less I enjoy alcohol. Don't like being d*unk and playing. Tipsy is ok anything more is a no no. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

But nobody is saying they can't go without. ...just being looked down upon because they do.

I don't drink at all and I don't feel as though I'm being scorned for it. On the contrary, I struggle to understand why so many people feel they need to drink or justify why they do.

I don't feel the need to justify why I drink in the slightest!

Nae bither quine

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

But nobody is saying they can't go without. ...just being looked down upon because they do.

I don't drink at all and I don't feel as though I'm being scorned for it. On the contrary, I struggle to understand why so many people feel they need to drink or justify why they do.

I don't feel the need to justify why I drink in the slightest!

Nae bother quine

I think I've corrected your typo, but don't quote me, as I wasn't born here, so not fluent in the dialect

, though I do still enjoy my alcohol! Still no justification though

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By *et a roomCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

"I don't feel the need to drink to have a good time. I drink because I like the taste of it

I'm with you there, I do enjoy my wine

I like a glass or 2 of wine or a couple of beers, but I never get pissed. I had a hangover for an entire day a few years ago and felt absolutely dreadful, never again!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

But nobody is saying they can't go without. ...just being looked down upon because they do.

I don't drink at all and I don't feel as though I'm being scorned for it. On the contrary, I struggle to understand why so many people feel they need to drink or justify why they do.

I don't feel the need to justify why I drink in the slightest!

Nae bother quine

I think I've corrected your typo, but don't quote me, as I wasn't born here, so not fluent in the dialect

, though I do still enjoy my alcohol! Still no justification though

How very dare you? There was no typo there young lady. I ken fit a'hm takin' aboot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I drink all the time and enjoy it but I don't need it and usually have a few months off a year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can take it or leave it and often have a month without.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

But nobody is saying they can't go without. ...just being looked down upon because they do.

I don't drink at all and I don't feel as though I'm being scorned for it. On the contrary, I struggle to understand why so many people feel they need to drink or justify why they do.

I don't feel the need to justify why I drink in the slightest!

Nae bother quine

I think I've corrected your typo, but don't quote me, as I wasn't born here, so not fluent in the dialect

, though I do still enjoy my alcohol! Still no justification though

How very dare you? There was no typo there young lady. I ken fit a'hm takin' aboot"

Fook, that is why I struggle on here then.....The local dialect is shite! I only speak to people with the queens own English

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By *arehamMan
over a year ago

handforth

I've not d*unk for ten years still don't miss it.

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By *ediceTV/TS
over a year ago

Wrexham

I like a drink, but can take it or leave it.

RE: Parties, it would depend what type of party i was going to...

Works do - **need** Alcohol (I hate those cnuts enough on their time, never mind on my own time)!

A social party - I'll happily drink pop all night whilst everyone else is getting hammered.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't feel the need to drink to have a good time. I drink because I like the taste of it

I'm with you there, I do enjoy my wine

Love some Rose!

She was good wasn't she? "

She's fab!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can I go *where?* without drinking alcohol?

Can I go to the toilet without drinking alcohol?.... sure

Can I go to the pub without drinking alcohol?.... erm. not sure, never tried.

Can I go to work without drinking alcohol?.... sure

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By *icky-discoMan
over a year ago

oxford

"If someone really can't go without alcohol, I would suggest they have a problem.

But nobody is saying they can't go without. ...just being looked down upon because they do.

I don't drink at all and I don't feel as

though I'm being scorned for it. On the contrary, I struggle to understand why so many people feel they need to drink or justify why they do.

I don't feel the need to justify why I drink in the slightest!

Nae bother quine

I think I've corrected your typo, but don't quote me, as I wasn't born here, so not fluent in the dialect

, though I do still enjoy my alcohol! Still no justification though

How very dare you? There was no typo there young lady. I ken fit a'hm takin' aboot

Fook, that is why I struggle on here then.....The local dialect is shite! I only speak to people with the queens own English

As Father Jack would say DRINK!

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By *o-jCouple
over a year ago

Outskirts of Notts

Don't know never tried .....

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

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Yes

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