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As a casual drinker, I so much appreciate more people refusing alcohol (slrpnk.net)

submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've always hated how alcohol commercials play up like a cool beer is the best thing in the world, or a glass of whiskey is what will put hair on your chest. It's a disgusting narrative that ruins people's lives.

On social media, there's a huge variety of it. People posting how they were sober on NYE. Folks sharing before/after as they've gone cold turkey. I see people share tips of what type of mocktails to get at bars, and alternatives to having a fun night over getting drunk.

I appreciate that.

And this is not bashing alcohol. Moderation in everything.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago (2 children)

RESPECT.

I have the same rule. No alcohol 24 hours prior to driving.

It's easy for me though, since I can take a bus, Uber, or even walk. And I have no urgency in my life where a car is required like that.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

24 hours seems like more than necessary, but I agree with the gist: I don't drink if I'm not where I'm planning to spend the night.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 days ago (1 children)

24h is a simple rule, why make it more conplicated?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

Whatever rule works for you is a good rule, sure, but I don't think 24 is any simpler than 8 or 16. To be clear, I'm not advocating getting absolutely wrecked, taking a nap, and then going driving. I am very much opposed to any form of drunk driving - it's not safe for the driver or anyone in the vicinity of the driver and is easily avoidable. However, I don't think a 24 hour division is necessarily required between one drink and a drive.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

Oh yeah, I have excellent public transport here, so if I do drink I can still get around safely.

I only got a driving license when I was 35, two years ago, after living in my own apartment for almost a decade, so I am quite well used to public transport.