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To wonder why the young people don't enjoy drinking alcohol

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OptimismvsRealism · 01/09/2024 15:58

I mean I know some people have always not really liked it but why as a generation do they feel differently about it?

(Come to mind because I've decided to go sober for a few weeks and it's NO FUN and I want to know their secret).

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Galoop · 02/09/2024 06:19

Big drinking is very much a Western World thing, I'm not even sure it's a thing in the US. I think kids now don't have it engrained as part of their culture that you need to be drunk to have a good time. I also agree with PP, they seem more into drugs

rzb · 02/09/2024 05:56

OptimismvsRealism · 01/09/2024 18:49

I am thinking it would be nice to have the extra cash. The wine I like is usually about £15 a bottle now (at home so say £45 out). Maybe I'll save it up and buy some nice shoes.

Great idea - you'll have a lovely, tangible reminder that drinking less can come with its benefits.

Aintgointogoa · 02/09/2024 01:44

Haven't RTFT but my son (now in his '40's so not really the 'young' demographic) barely drinks at all. He is all for the zero alcohol beers and I have tried the Corona one, it's great. His wife is Muslim so that has made it part of their lifestyle plus he " 'ad it very very large when working overseas mate" etc.)
It is established medical fact that no amount of alcohol is safe and I think if that is helping people make a conscious considered choice that is a good thing. Not if they are taking shitty filthy coke instead tho.
Ditto the PP's who raised the social media issue.
Too late for me however ! Hic 🫠

RienDeRienNon · 02/09/2024 00:04

They can’t afford it. Plus mobile phones and cameras must take the edge off.

CurlyhairedAssassin · 01/09/2024 23:20

Mermaidsarereal · 01/09/2024 23:17

Just done my 2nd weekend of no alcohol whatsoever (and I don't particularly drink loads) and I agree, it's BORING!!! I think a lot of younger people from what I see are more into drugs than alcohol nowadays.

😂. I was so convinced the end of the first sentence was going to be “and I agree, I feel so much better for it!”

Mermaidsarereal · 01/09/2024 23:17

Just done my 2nd weekend of no alcohol whatsoever (and I don't particularly drink loads) and I agree, it's BORING!!! I think a lot of younger people from what I see are more into drugs than alcohol nowadays.

OonaStubbs · 01/09/2024 23:17

Alcohol should be banned or at least heavily restricted. You certainly shouldn't be able to buy it in supermarkets like regular groceries.

Supergirl1958 · 01/09/2024 22:50

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Wow! Resorting to insults. Im asking you to explain what you mean, it’s not a difficulty!

Please debate respectfully!

Supergirl1958 · 01/09/2024 22:49

WalkingonWheels · 01/09/2024 21:01

How often does that happen? Compared with, say, every A&E on a Friday night.

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It will start to happen. Lack of respect and hiding behind a keyboard needs consequences.

AnneofRedGables · 01/09/2024 22:40

Why am I reading the title of the OP in the voice of Father Ted? 🤔

SugarHorseSpooks · 01/09/2024 22:08

HelloMiss · 01/09/2024 18:09

Instead we have an epidemic of screen and sovisl media addicts....can't go anywhere without their phones

At least with alcohol it's over and done with in one hit

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not when they get in their cars and try to drive, or start arguments etc , or cause criminal damage and so on

Marine30 · 01/09/2024 21:32

Beautiful3 · 01/09/2024 19:27

It's social media and the fear of being filmed.

Good point, didn’t think of that. Awfully hard to look stunning and alluring whilst chucking up or falling ass over tit.

IpsyUpsyDaisyDoos · 01/09/2024 21:09

OptimismvsRealism · 01/09/2024 20:31

No I think that's a genetic thing. I can have one and it's perfect.

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I think that then maybe what you don't understand is how it effects other people and therefore why many people are now choosing to drink less. Not just the younger generation. They've just made it more socially acceptable to not go out drinking as your hobby.

TransformerZ · 01/09/2024 21:06

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DebateWithMoi · 01/09/2024 21:02

GreatMistakes · 01/09/2024 16:00

Bad memories of drunk adults or prefer clean living and health

This 100%, seen so many adults who are usually lovely ruin their kids weddings etc cos of their drunkeness. My orher halves grandmother also has no filter when drunk and really offends people- again otherwise lovely!

WalkingonWheels · 01/09/2024 21:01

Supergirl1958 · 01/09/2024 20:56

it will eventually when they get found out and dragged through the courts!

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How often does that happen? Compared with, say, every A&E on a Friday night.

Supergirl1958 · 01/09/2024 20:56

WalkingonWheels · 01/09/2024 20:55

Doesn't cost the country billions, though.

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it will eventually when they get found out and dragged through the courts!

WalkingonWheels · 01/09/2024 20:55

roundsquares · 01/09/2024 18:13

They’re just bullying and harassing people online instead which is just as damaging, really.

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Doesn't cost the country billions, though.

Supergirl1958 · 01/09/2024 20:53

TransformerZ · 01/09/2024 20:35

It's obvious!!!

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Not from your post! Sorry!

lunaloo56 · 01/09/2024 20:38

My anxiety goes through the roof the day after cos I get steaming and talk shit to people also the hangovers are horrendous. I've not drank for 2 years and I'm mid 20's!

PuzzledParrott · 01/09/2024 20:37

Not everyone, but discussions on this topic do seem to assume that there is only a choice between either being teetotal or a being wasted, pathetic, drunken mess, throwing up in a gutter, and waking up on the bathroom floor. There is a happy medium.

TransformerZ · 01/09/2024 20:35

Supergirl1958 · 01/09/2024 18:54

Care to elaborate?

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It's obvious!!!

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OptimismvsRealism · 01/09/2024 20:31

tattygrl · 01/09/2024 20:12

Semantics are debatable maybe, but it's certainly common to end up with a hangover after having a drink! It's one of the difficulties with alcohol - one drink tends to beget another and so on...

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No I think that's a genetic thing. I can have one and it's perfect.

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ForeverPombear · 01/09/2024 20:18

I grew up with an alcoholic mother which really put me off then my ex became an alcoholic as well, out 5/6 nights a week with his mates having on average 8-10 pints.

I'm pretty bloody sick of the stuff tbh.

tattygrl · 01/09/2024 20:12

OptimismvsRealism · 01/09/2024 20:07

It's not normal to end up sick and hungover!

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Semantics are debatable maybe, but it's certainly common to end up with a hangover after having a drink! It's one of the difficulties with alcohol - one drink tends to beget another and so on...

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