Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Do you believe people who Drink Freshman year Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]TigressaLynnMae[/m] at 6:39 pm on July 15, 2008[quote][quote]What happens when your boss asks you "what do you want to drink" and you say "milk."  Your boss is going to think "wow I hired a pussy" and that is the harsh reality [/quote] And if the boss is offering alcohol to someone underaged...we have more of a problem than worrying about the drinks at hand, don't we. I'm sorry, but I don't drink. Ever. And if my boss is going to think me a pussy, b/c I don't drink, then maybe I don't want to work with said boss. A boss should worry about the productivity of their worker, not what they drink and don't drink. It's a harsh reality, hungryboi, indeed. But your reality does not equate all. [quote]wow are you like prohibition spokesperson incarnate?[/quote] Far from it. [quote] in some cultures it would be deemed disrespectful to refuse a drink from a boss or superior.  its just how some office environments work. [/quote] Oh, no, honey. I don't know where the fuck you're living, but office environments don't force one to drink. You can ALWAYS say 'no thank you'. And, our culture is NOT that culture. Try again. [quote] im simply addressing the fact that you'll most likely be dealing with people who drink / environments involving alcohol for the rest of your life. [/quote] So what if you have to deal with it? You can always say 'no', no matter the situation/circumstances. You do NOT HAVE TO DRINK IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO. Boss pressure is peer pressure. I don't care if your boss is the leader of Sam Adams, and he's working with you, as a part time Boss. You do NOT HAVE TO DRINK, NO MATTER WHAT HE SAYS. If he looks at you any less b/c you drink water, over beer, you have every right to leave. Probably every right to sue for...I dunno, stupidity. [quote] and your goody-two shoes patronizing attitude is something that should be addressed...BY GETTING A LITTLE TIPSY.[/quote] I'm no goody two shoes. And, no, I would rather stay sober, the rest of my life, thanks much. But thanks for the assholey attitude. :_ [quote] chill out. [/quote] I can do well without alcohol. Too many dangerous side effects. The cons outlast the pros.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Rabbit4U Posted at 8:40 pm on June 23, 2008 In your own opinions and from your experience in seeing friends/peers, do you believe that upon coming to College that most people drink ONLY for a short time then stop? Is it common for freshmen (Esp. freshmen Girls) to drink heavily and go out every weekend for only that year?  Then they stop forever...?  Or is it more like a choice..you do it all the time or never again. Because I noticed my friends drank a lot during freshman year but never during sophomore (well, her boyfriend also had a lot against alcohol).  Do you thik they will ever want to drink again when they get olddr or when they are 21?

Replies sakurashina Posted at 3:28 pm on July 26, 2008 I think people tend to drink when they're freshmen, because they want to fit in or because they want to experiement. They join sororities or fraternities so that they can go to parties. Then they make the friends they need to make, have a big bash for their 21st, then don't really drink anymore. xcutioners Posted at 10:17 am on July 25, 2008 A lot of freshman want to follow the "American Pie" or "Van Wilder" movie status. WRONG. I partied a bit freshman year... it got old cause it's the same sh*t Beer, slutty girls (majority)... loud music that was it. bryce101 Posted at 3:38 am on July 25, 2008 i mostly drank because i wanted to, not really anyone else influenced me. if people did want me to drink, id be happy because i wanted to do it anyway Rickenbacker Posted at 1:34 pm on July 21, 2008 In my college, in freshman year, big binge-drinking parties were common, but as the years progressed, these large parties turned into smaller get-togethers where alcohol is comsumed in a responsible manner. Then, once people turn 21, they go out to the bars on Friday night. I never really binge-drank but occasionally get together with a small group and have some drinks. When I turn 21 in a few months, I'll likely go to the bar occasionally but alcohol is so damn expensive there it would prohibit me from going often. TigressaLynnMae Posted at 6:39 pm on July 15, 2008 What happens when your boss asks you "what do you want to drink" and you say "milk."  Your boss is going to think "wow I hired a pussy" and that is the harsh reality And if the boss is offering alcohol to someone underaged...we have more of a problem than worrying about the drinks at hand, don't we. I'm sorry, but I don't drink. Ever. And if my boss is going to think me a pussy, b/c I don't drink, then maybe I don't want to work with said boss. A boss should worry about the productivity of their worker, not what they drink and don't drink. It's a harsh reality, hungryboi, indeed. But your reality does not equate all. wow are you like prohibition spokesperson incarnate? Far from it. in some cultures it would be deemed disrespectful to refuse a drink from a boss or superior.  its just how some office environments work. Oh, no, honey. I don't know where the fuck you're living, but office environments don't force one to drink. You can ALWAYS say 'no thank you'. And, our culture is NOT that culture. Try again. im simply addressing the fact that you'll most likely be dealing with people who drink / environments involving alcohol for the rest of your life. So what if you have to deal with it? You can always say 'no', no matter the situation/circumstances. You do NOT HAVE TO DRINK IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO. Boss pressure is peer pressure. I don't care if your boss is the leader of Sam Adams, and he's working with you, as a part time Boss. You do NOT HAVE TO DRINK, NO MATTER WHAT HE SAYS. If he looks at you any less b/c you drink water, over beer, you have every right to leave. Probably every right to sue for...I dunno, stupidity. and your goody-two shoes patronizing attitude is something that should be addressed...BY GETTING A LITTLE TIPSY. I'm no goody two shoes. And, no, I would rather stay sober, the rest of my life, thanks much. But thanks for the assholey attitude. :_ chill out. I can do well without alcohol. Too many dangerous side effects. The cons outlast the pros. hungryboi Posted at 5:27 pm on July 15, 2008 What happens when your boss asks you "what do you want to drink" and you say "milk."  Your boss is going to think "wow I hired a pussy" and that is the harsh reality hungryboi Posted at 5:25 pm on July 15, 2008 Quote: from TigressaLynnMae at 4:45 pm on July 15, 2008 its a way of socializing and it has been for as long as modern human history. Talking is a way of socializing. often times meetings and business deals go on at bars. Your point? Just because you're in a bar, doesn't mean you have to drink. Ohhhh Mr. UPenn got told!!1 thesketch Posted at 5:21 pm on July 15, 2008 wow are you like prohibition spokesperson incarnate? in some cultures it would be deemed disrespectful to refuse a drink from a boss or superior.  its just how some office environments work. im simply addressing the fact that you'll most likely be dealing with people who drink / environments involving alcohol for the rest of your life. and your goody-two shoes patronizing attitude is something that should be addressed...BY GETTING A LITTLE TIPSY. chill out. TigressaLynnMae Posted at 4:45 pm on July 15, 2008 its a way of socializing and it has been for as long as modern human history. Talking is a way of socializing. often times meetings and business deals go on at bars. Your point? Just because you're in a bar, doesn't mean you have to drink. thesketch Posted at 4:11 pm on July 15, 2008 i didnt mean drink excessively its a way of socializing and it has been for as long as modern human history. what i guess i meant was get used to the prospect of drinking and understand your limits. often times meetings and business deals go on at bars. TigressaLynnMae Posted at 2:08 pm on July 15, 2008 get used to drinking its a part of american life *sighs* People like you disgust me. You don't have to drink if you dont' want to. College is no different than high school, or even middle school. Peer pressure is going to exist, always. But if you can avoid it once, you can easily avoid it later. thesketch Posted at 1:52 pm on July 15, 2008 get used to drinking its a part of american life firestarter122 Posted at 8:11 pm on June 24, 2008 Your drinking habits will align completely with who you hang out with. That's what happened with me! jennay Posted at 8:45 pm on June 23, 2008 Quote: from Zombie Addict at 8:44 pm on June 23, 2008 I'm not in college yet, but I can only assume most do it for the attention, until they realize it isnt the right way... But some just chose it as a lifestyle.. youve obviously never drank either. Zombie Addict Posted at 8:44 pm on June 23, 2008 I'm not in college yet, but I can only assume most do it for the attention, until they realize it isnt the right way... But some just chose it as a lifestyle.. Most recent 15 of 22 previous replies displayed.