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What age (not legally) do people start drinking in America?
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Hmm, I first started drinking at age 16 since I now had a car and could go to friends houses whenever I liked.
However, the max I ever drunk at one party was maybe two beers. And all of the time I crashed at my friend's houses even though I felt fine because I still didn't want to risk anything.
However, the max I ever drunk at one party was maybe two beers. And all of the time I crashed at my friend's houses even though I felt fine because I still didn't want to risk anything.
well im almost 17 and i have never had a drink, had a few "tastes" here and there but i quite dislike the taste of alcohol. most of my friends started in grade 8, so about 14yrs old. but this new generation is getting crazy. i hear kids in grade 7 are getting drunk almost every-week end. and the kids my age, in grade 12, are getting drunk friday and Saturday for sure and some even get drunk on school nights. I find it quite sad myself.
Agreed
Even though I admitted to drinking at 16 I never did it to get drunk like most kids these days. I did it because I live somewhere where there isn't much else to do besides party. I've never gotten drunk and most kids who drink to get drunk are dumb. Brendan, what's the drinking age in Canada?
Agreed
Even though I admitted to drinking at 16 I never did it to get drunk like most kids these days. I did it because I live somewhere where there isn't much else to do besides party. I've never gotten drunk and most kids who drink to get drunk are dumb. Brendan, what's the drinking age in Canada?
ahh, Jesus. long time no talk.
ya up here its ridiculous. when im at school monday to Wednesday all kids talk about was how drunk they GOT on the weekend. Thursday and friday all they talk about it how drunk there GOING to get. its horrible, they only drink to get drunk. honestly, i have never been to a "high school party". i just stay home and do...... nothing. but now im really into photography so i will have something to do
well in Alberta its 18, and some other provinces are 19, but most are 18.
ahh, Jesus. long time no talk.
ya up here its ridiculous. when im at school monday to Wednesday all kids talk about was how drunk they GOT on the weekend. Thursday and friday all they talk about it how drunk there GOING to get. its horrible, they only drink to get drunk. honestly, i have never been to a "high school party". i just stay home and do...... nothing. but now im really into photography so i will have something to do
well in Alberta its 18, and some other provinces are 19, but most are 18.
Haha, yeah it's nice to hear from you too
(we'll have to talk more on facebook or something)
You pretty much described the whole situation where I live too. I never really started to go to "high school" parties until late junior year since most of my friends were seniors and they partied a lot. It's weird to see your friends in drunken states.
I stay home a lot too
I like having time to myself and I find it quite relaxing.
Haha, yeah it's nice to hear from you too
(we'll have to talk more on facebook or something)
You pretty much described the whole situation where I live too. I never really started to go to "high school" parties until late junior year since most of my friends were seniors and they partied a lot. It's weird to see your friends in drunken states.
I stay home a lot too
yes, we shall do that.
ya, im on 1 of my computers at all times during the day. reading gizmodo, engadget, consurmest, digg, macrumors or Photography on the net forums. but i do hang out with friends when ever i can. i just wish people did things that excluded drinking.
but i just recently discovered last.fm and have started t listen to ALOT more music. so i keep busy, i guess. but somehow i still never find time to do my homework haha
Haha, I know what you mean by that last sentence.
Right now I am in the process of completing my "summer assignment" which is due the first day of classes tomorrow. Fun.
I'm going to be wayyyy to busy for my liking the first few months of school. I have a full schedule and I also got my school to county my internship with the Obama campaign as an elective credit.
haha that sounds like me. but i am really hoping to change my "homework schedule". i was able to get 2 "spares", like a free class, and hopefully i will get 1 each semester. and i really want to do homework in that time instead of wasting time.wow, you really into the whole obama thing arnt you.
so what are you doing with the obama campaign?
wow, you really into the whole obama thing arnt you.
so what are you doing with the obama campaign?
Haha, well I am in charge of coordinating events with my high school (I am President of the Young Democrats this year) and I also do phone banking, canvassing, and other fun organizing stuff. I've met Mr. Obama a number of times and I have even had the chance of meeting him at the airport.
Fun stuff.
First time i was drunk? 10 -- my cousin spiked my drink and thought it would be funny.
First time I threw up from drinking? 14
First drunken one night stand? 16
First time I got physically hurt from while drunk? 22
embraced a hedonistic existence full of drunken misadventures? 23
Currently? having a scotch and soda
First time I threw up from drinking? 14
First drunken one night stand? 16
First time I got physically hurt from while drunk? 22
embraced a hedonistic existence full of drunken misadventures? 23
Currently? having a scotch and soda
woa, that sounds pretty sweet. politics in canada is nothing compared the states, from what i've read anyways.
well, when you become president one day you have to grant me US citizenship and make me your official photographer.
ROFL.First time i was drunk? 10 -- my cousin spiked my drink and thought it would be funny.
First time I threw up from drinking? 14
First drunken one night stand? 16
First time I got physically hurt from while drunk? 22
embraced a hedonistic existence full of drunken misadventures? 23
Currently? having a scotch and soda
thats hilarious.
but how could you not taste the alcohol in the drink when u were 10?
I really liked the taste -- but didn't know what it was.
And I'm glad you like my story
Drinking hasn't really affected me negatively either -- I have a few friends who live a similar life -- one is doing his Chartered Accountant designation, Another is starting Law School, I'm working on a Thesis proposal to get into a Masters program, and am waiting for my Chartered Financial Analyst designation study materials.
I've never really been one for moderation in anything ... i love excess in anything I do.
it has always just come down to "I have a major deadline coming up, I'm not going anywhere except the gym, until the project is done and the deadline is met" -- and then, when I feel I can indulge ... I push it.
I did some random drinking, beginning at age 15. However, I became much more interested in LSD a year later. In 1968, I began to drink frequently.
First time i was drunk? 10 -- my cousin spiked my drink and thought it would be funny.
First time I threw up from drinking? 14
First drunken one night stand? 16
First time I got physically hurt from while drunk? 22
embraced a hedonistic existence full of drunken misadventures? 23
Currently? having a scotch and soda
Great cousin IMO
I'm not at the legal drinking age yet, and I live in a household where drinking was never allowed and I'm expected to not drink even when I am legal. (religious reasons). But I definitely plan on drinking as soon as I am legal and am out of this household..or maybe sooner, if I can figure how to get away with it. I've tasted alcohol before, but thats mostly the extent of it. Drinking makes me nervous, alcoholism runs in my family.
right? wrong? -- I don't think i've figured it out yet either
We're in the same boat, my friend!
it's cheaper, easier to get (at least here in Oregon) and there's no hangover. It's really God's magic plant.
