Having drinks before going out?

fhs man 2 · 15/02/14 - 02:17

I am nearly 18 and so it was agreed that we would go out for my birthday but then my sister said something that puzzled me it was that we would have drinks at hers before going out and then I researched and it seems that this is commonplace in the UK. I am here to ask why do you have a drink before going out to have a drink?

Did they do this in olden days when did this start?

LaceyLouelle3 · 15/02/14 - 02:20

I don't always but I have done. Especially if I'm meeting people fairly late on, say 10pm ish.

Nat28 · 15/02/14 - 02:21

fhs man 2 wrote: »

I am nearly 18 and so it was agreed that we would go out for my birthday but then my sister said something that puzzled me it was that we would have drinks at hers before going out and then I researched and it seems that this is commonplace in the UK. I am here to ask why do you have a drink before going out to have a drink?

Did they do this in olden days when did this start?

This thread totally made me laugh out loud. Its gotta be a wind up

TheTruth1983 · 15/02/14 - 02:22

Very commonplace.

Let's face it, drinking in pubs is expensive so get a carry out and drink at home so you don't spend as much when you are out.

pugamo · 15/02/14 - 02:22

No, it was invented last week and is called `prinking`.

If only we had thought of this when we were teenagers!

stud u like · 15/02/14 - 02:23

It works out cheaper if people love a drink, they are more likely to drink first, then go out.

fhs man 2 · 15/02/14 - 02:23

Nat28 wrote: »

This thread totally made me laugh out loud. Its gotta be a wind up

I worded it strange for some reason, I am not posh in person.

[Deleted User] · 15/02/14 - 02:23

A lot of people would do it to conquer their nerves and feel more relaxed and sociable.

Nat28 · 15/02/14 - 02:24

fhs man 2 wrote: »

I worded it strange for some reason, I am not posh in person.

No. Its just the question I find strange. Maybe its just me

mike joyce · 15/02/14 - 02:24

Alot of British people still think excessive drinking is cool.

fhs man 2 · 15/02/14 - 02:25

pjw1985 wrote: »

A lot of people would do it to conquer their nerves and feel more relaxed and sociable.

I can understand this especially if you are going out on the pull.

mike joyce · 15/02/14 - 02:25

pjw1985 wrote: »

A lot of people would do it to conquer their nerves and feel more relaxed and sociable.

This is the only reason I drink. I hate the taste of alcohol.

Summer Breeze · 15/02/14 - 02:25

Is it a girl thing?
You know when girls all get ready together, could be fun OP

Nat28 · 15/02/14 - 02:27

Anyway. I have a few before I go out ( not that I ever do now) as its cheaper

fhs man 2 · 15/02/14 - 02:27

Nat28 wrote: »

No. Its just the question I find strange. Maybe its just me

To be honest I have known about this for quite a while I was just using my sister as a recent example. If you think about it does seem strange to have a drink before having a drink but I understand now

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[Deleted User] · 15/02/14 - 02:29

mike joyce wrote: »

This is the only reason I drink. I hate the taste of alcohol.

Me too. i dilute vodka with a hell of a lot of coke

Nat28 · 15/02/14 - 02:30

fhs man 2 wrote: »

To be honest I have known about this for quite a while I was just using my sister as a recent example. If you think about it does seem strange to have a drink before having a drink but I understand now .

Enjoy your birthday. Not sure what good places aberdeen has but it will have changed since my days of berlins n zoo on windmill brae

Nat28 · 15/02/14 - 02:31

pjw1985 wrote: »

Me too. i dilute vodka with a hell of a lot of coke

I only drink drinks that dont taste alcoholic eg some cocktails, vodka lemonzde and plenty of blackcurrant cordial

TheTruth1983 · 15/02/14 - 02:32

mike joyce wrote: »

This is the only reason I drink. I hate the taste of alcohol.

Maybe you are drinking the wrong thing. You just can't beat a good single malt.

fhs man 2 · 15/02/14 - 02:32

Nat28 wrote: »

Enjoy your birthday. Not sure what good places aberdeen has but it will have changed since my days of berlins n zoo on windmill brae

Now Garage and Campus (same company as the Glasgow ones). They are very popular.

degsyhufc · 15/02/14 - 02:34

Nat28 wrote: »

No. Its just the question I find strange. Maybe its just me

Nope not just you

What a poor naive soul the OP is.

pugamo · 15/02/14 - 02:39

pjw1985 wrote: »

Me too. i dilute vodka with a hell of a lot of coke

Vodka and coke is rank! Try a nice Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Summer Breeze · 15/02/14 - 02:42

pugamo wrote: »

Vodka and coke is rank! Try a nice Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

That is just what I am drinking now.
My fave wine at present

Clocktower from M and S, from the Wither Hills estate.

pugamo · 15/02/14 - 02:44

Summer Breeze wrote: »

That is just what I am drinking now.
My fave wine at present

I'll be cracking into mine shortly

I'm working my way through all the Marlboroughs I can find and have yet to find one that isn't delicious!

Can't stand Chardonnay though. Or have yet to find one that I like anyway.

Summer Breeze · 15/02/14 - 02:48

pugamo wrote: »

I'll be cracking into mine shortly I'm working my way through all the Marlboroughs I can find and have yet to find one that isn't delicious!

Can't stand Chardonnay though. Or have yet to find one that I like anyway.

Ditto on both comments.
I was given one is a bar late last year, and after that I was hooked.
I was once a cheap and cheerful wine drinker.
This stuff is worth it though.
I now go for quality not quantity.....I never thought I would type that

cris182 · 15/02/14 - 02:54

You researched it? How did you research it? And more importantly why?

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