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Offy
I think people drink to forget, to let themselves go. And in this, they let it all hang out, literally. Many drink to relax and be able to socialise, as the party you are describing. So, in the Christmas spirit, let's not be too harsh on them..yes?!
posted by
Greenfields
on December 16, 2007 at 6:03 PM
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T'is true, one must be a little tipsy to tolerate drunkeness. It is a shame
someone doesn't video them to save them the humiliation of years to come. I'm sure they would discern their limits if seeing themselves in such a state on video?
posted by
roadscross
on December 14, 2007 at 10:42 PM
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Offy
A great and timely post for Christmas, and for me as a recovered alcoholic Sally. Merry Christmas luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 14, 2007 at 6:08 PM
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I've never understood this habit and still don't.
posted by
Ariala
on December 14, 2007 at 4:35 PM
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posted by
A-and-B
on December 14, 2007 at 3:33 PM
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Offy
I know how you felt. I haven't touched alcohol in more than ten years. We make drunks at work and there is a lot of eye-rolling going on.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 14, 2007 at 3:27 PM
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i save the drinking for new years... with friends...
posted by
riri0322
on December 14, 2007 at 2:06 PM
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Offy
This is an outstanding post. We often do not see things for what they are until we stand away from them. I stopped drinking years ago and I see what you are talking about. A drink in not a sin or immoral issue. There is predisposition to alcoholism in some who can't stop once they have taken one. God bless you and yours.
posted by
Justi
on December 14, 2007 at 1:37 PM
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Offy, I used to frequent these parties and tried to keep from coming
inebreated to the point I couldn't function As the years wore on I wore out and now, avoid completely. When someone needs an interpreter to translate
"Merry Christmas" way too much alcohol
"Morrrry Chroshmis" lol
posted by
I-R-William
on December 14, 2007 at 11:47 AM
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Drinking oneself stupid.
An ancient saying, (latin or italian, I think) says, "En vino, veritas>" say it succinctly. Roughly translated, "In wine truth comes out." I have been "overserved" several times but if I brush up against something or someone I know that I have passed my limit without meaning to. I scram outta there and get home while I still can. I certainly don't want to say or do something foolish. Once I mixed up bloody marys using 100 proof vodka when I thought that I had bought 80 proof. I was the only person at the party that felt the earthquake! It must have made me especially sensitive to seismic shifts. Go figure! You will always be a lady of refined deportment, of that I am confident. Guy
posted by
northsage_45
on December 14, 2007 at 11:27 AM
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I've seen a share of them in days gone past........................
and still know some today, although I don't go out so I don't have to see them. They're disgusting!
So, the tree's decorated, the shopping done and wrapped, tonight is my canasta club Christmas party and the house is all cleaned, I baked a pretty rum cake and now all there is to do is take a nap and wait for the girls and all the yummy food. (FYI there is no booze, we don't need it), xoxo (Oh, I guess Sister V called you with the sad news of our niece's death. It's not like we weren't expecting it. Will you be coming down?)
posted by
MaggieMae
on December 14, 2007 at 10:39 AM
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Some drinkers drink for the flavor, some drink for the effect.
It's sad to need the effect to believe you are clever or wise or good enough...
posted by
Ciel
on December 14, 2007 at 10:07 AM
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Good Afternoon, Offy hon
Been to many of those, and it's always the same story, typical Christmas party. My main concern is always that people who drink don't drive, including myself, and I'm actually 'religious' about that, if I may be permitted that expression...
posted by
Nautikos
on December 14, 2007 at 9:48 AM
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offy
drinking brings out the real true person
posted by
Lanetay
on December 14, 2007 at 9:29 AM
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Offy it isn't my style either and I never go to Christmas parties
actually I never go to parties. I'm definitely a one glass lady and I hate to see what hasppens to people who over do it. Keep recovering darling. We love you
posted by
Kabu
on December 14, 2007 at 8:32 AM
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I agree
and I never attend Christmas Parties anymore. The saddest part is they are still crying over what they cried over last year. Taking a drink at home is one thing, at least if you get drunk at home, you won't show the world what stupidity is, nor will you take someone with you, should you be stupid enough to drink and drive and kill yourself.
posted by
jesse_jean
on December 14, 2007 at 7:41 AM
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lol
i do enjoy drinking, but there is that one line I tend to cross where from there it is a roll of the dice for either ANGRY. HORNY. or SAD.
For that reason, I prefer to avoid excessive drinking in situations that may trigger one of these episodes... such as when my boyfriend and I drink alone together. I hate that! I start saying things about the relationship that I would never even THINK while sober. It's horrible.
*sigh
I hope your next Xmas party is more enjoyable than the last.
posted by
JustJilly
on December 14, 2007 at 7:13 AM
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Offy, I enjoy your sweet writes
Did you know that I was a stupid drunkard once. People called me the fish who drank as if there were no tomorrow. But ain't I sober now? I am no more the blithering idiot that I used to be. I could be angry but I never swore, even then I would talk philosophy, in fact with more depth than when I am sober
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on December 14, 2007 at 6:52 AM
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Offy
I so hear what you are saying and have witnessed such behaviour on many occasions. Although I don't condone it, for some people it seems that by getting intoxicated, it is the only way they can be themselves so to speak, and if there behaviour is untoward then they are quick to blame it on the alcohol, which to me is a cowardish act so to speak, or they are living a life where they are truly not themselves, which in turns means they are false on the outside to others. Also by one getting intoxicated can bring out the darkest sides of a person, I can say I don't drink that much at all, in my earlier days when I did, even if I became a touch over the boundaries my behaviour was always one that could be sustained. I'd never embaress myself or those around me, never put another in an awkward situation etc. To get drunk & act such a way in public, to me is not so much socialising but in some ways an act of unhappiness. My views Sally. I enjoyed the read. Take care.
Bless
posted by
UncharteredSoul
on December 14, 2007 at 6:46 AM
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Hey Sally!
Just checking in while I still can... I have been doing the holiday party thing these days too, but surprisingly there have not been any grossly over-indulgent types so far this year. But, the season is still young...
posted by
FactorFiction
on December 14, 2007 at 6:45 AM
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Good Morning, Offy!!!!
Sound like a typical office or company Christmas party......do these people also work together???
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on December 14, 2007 at 6:44 AM
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Sally
There are two kinds of "drunks" I just can't stand - the cryer (yup I know one - she gets very maudlin and goes on and on about some sad story from her past) and the angry drunk. I know one of those too. All of the sudden he crosses over from being mildly entertaining to "f--k this" and "f--k you" and you kind of have to shake your head and wonder where the heck it came from. Yup... it's pretty sad when you see people get blasted at an office party or social function and make a complete ass of themselves.
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Troosha
on December 14, 2007 at 6:40 AM
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star4sky5
on December 14, 2007 at 6:38 AM
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lovelyladymonk
on December 14, 2007 at 6:37 AM
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