If you're young and do not socalise/go out are you made to feel weird
matthew13
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With the rise of the booze/going out and get piss culture in this country. I was wondering do young people or some young people feel weird if they do no go out by themselves or by their peers? Also could this be the reason why some young people go oy because they feel that they are strange if they don't just wondering.
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I don't feel 'weird', no. I do feel lonely though. I'd rather be lonely than out with a large group on a Friday or Saturday night.
I am one of those teenagers who don't go out with their peers drinking etc. It just doesn't appeal to me, and i mainly can't stand my fellow peers. They are far too childish. I was born into the wrong generation I think. But, I do have some family members that make it their business to remind me how i have no life. *shrugs*
All I know is, at the end of the day I dont wake up on weekend mornings with a hangover and a empty wallet because of it. Aswell as having great physical shape and a great sex-drive to boost because of the lack of "binge drinking."
Being 27 I would make most late teens envious of my physique, and I've never been to a Gym in my life.
Just do what you feel comfortable with.
There's more to life than pubs and nightclubs, although I have experienced both to a great degree in my twenties and up to my mid thirties.
Go with the flow, as they say.
I prefer doing other things now to socialise which doesn't involve going to bars, but I can understand why younger people feel the need to go out to bars in order to socialise.
I didn't actually feel weird because I've always been happy with myself, my hobbies and my life. But the peer pressure was immense and people do view you as weird, freakish, strange, boring.
IMO it takes a lot of strength to resist that and carry on living a less drunken/social life, while still being happy and confident.
Much rather stay at home, saving money and saving headaches! I'm only 23 but I've had the experiences of going out to clubs and I'm done with it. It's boring.
Bully for you.
Better to stay at home in my experience with the DVDs, my laptop, good music and my lovely pets for company. Oh, and it also means I have more money to spend on things I genuinely enjoy. Plus, I also look about 10 years younger than I would if I had done all the normal "young people" things.
My message to the OP is just be yourself and don't feel pressurised into doing anything that isn't you.
I'm in my mid 20's and in the same boat as others who have posted. I don't mind going out if the atmosphere is ok. Went for a meal last night to a restaurant with some friends, totally fine, had a nice chat, a couple of beers. Then before going home we had a drink in a pub, the music was too loud to talk over, it was crammed with party goers and I didn't like it.
I prefer to save my money than spend it on booze, hence why I drive a Jag and other people, party goers wonder how I can afford the petrol. It says it all really.
Sorry
As a Scot, I would say that the Edinburgh or Glasgow Hogmanay parties would be my idea of hell :eek:
The Glasgow one in particular I have personal experience of and I have seen first hand how a jovial atmosphere can quickly turn extremely menacing once the booze kicks in.
Call me an old fogey but I'm looking forward to a cosy night in with my animals, catching up on the many films I never usually have time to watch.
I'm quiet and shy anyway, so typical teenage 'going out' behaviours don't really appeal to me.
Who knows OP you might start to get into clubbing and socialising when you're older.
1967? You're not that old! Saw a guy the other week in the metal club I go in, must have been in his 60's moshing like crazy. You're never too old to have a good time- if that is your idea of a good time that is
Can't speak for Scotland though. If it's a bad area, I can see why you'd want to avoid it. I'd rather be in town on Friday as it's probably safer than my local area, but since I'll be in a big group, anyone that wants to start better have an army
What I dislike are people that turn your noses up at you for doing something you enjoy. Many people turn their noses up at people who decide to drink and go out and have a good time! And lots of drinkers do the same to teetotal people.
I guess there are unpleasant teetotallers and unpleasant drinkers.
You managed to read that just before I edited...:o:D
Don't worry, I was thinking the same thing :cool:
yeah, I drink at parties etc, but don't go out to bars, I don't have (or want) a fake ID - although my friend who's 18 is trying to persuade me to get one so she can take me clubbing!
We simpletons in the hills can't afford that luxury, so just buy some tinnies at the local, and resort to "entertaining" ourself watching telly or YouTube music videos. Which beats the same amateur rock band seen for 100th time that month. Pubs should be seen a luxury, not a necessity imo. Once the novelty factor wears off, people easily get bored and that's why so many lose custom.