Liquor and spirits are an essential part of any celebration. Sometimes, these are the very things that define the word “fun” in any social event. Some people are adept at drinking, while others get knocked out on their very first sip. While it is important to partake in any kind of drinking, it is more significant to be more responsible about it. Here are a few suggestions so you can both enjoy liquor and the essence of the celebration:
1. Know your brand - and stick to it.
If you are an occasional drinker, you probably have a preferred brand of liquor already. So during a social gathering, get that brand. It’s safe to have that as you are already familiar with how such type of alcohol will affect you. This way, you don’t have to worry about who will be taking you home. This way, you can even drink and smoke - while flaunting your cheap zippo on the process - without getting concerned about throwing up or getting knocked off.
If you are not sure if your brand will be served, then bring a shot or two of that through the aid of your stainless steel flask. If your friends ask or laugh about your being an obsessive-compulsive, simply reply: I am just being a responsible drinker.
2. Plan your way home.
The usual problem that comes with drinking - especially drinking too much - is not being able to get home sane and safe. So before you even bet your neck on consuming a whole bottle of tequila, plan your get-home-strategy first. When everything’s clear, that’s the only time that you should indulge on beer or alcohol.
3. Savor it.
Drink your beer, tequila or brandy at your own pace. Otherwise, you will always have the tendency of consuming more than what you are used to. One effective strategy that you can take so you don’t end up taking a mug of beer after another is to start good conversation. For example, talk about your friend’s upcoming wedding and give some suggestions of really cool but cheap groomsmen gifts. Because your mouth can only do so much, talking then foregoes some of the drinking. Plus, since you’ve shown your friends that you are not all about booze, then you probably have won a few more friends in the process.
Drinking alcohol is never a healthy habit. But having drinking sessions every once in a while is excusable just as long as these are done responsibly. Drinking liquor or wine is okay as long as you exercise your limits.
