Young'uns always drunk and "on the lash" 24/7.

tracystapestracystapes Posts: 3,309
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I'm fed up with it. We've had some students (I assume they're students) must be around 21/22 and all they do is go out and get drunk then come in at 3am falling about the place. I was never like that.
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  • Jen-BJen-B Posts: 3,412
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    All this is missing is a good old fist shake. They don't fist shake like they used to...
  • shmiskshmisk Posts: 7,963
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    In contrast to the over 55's drinking thread
  • shackfanshackfan Posts: 15,461
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    When you say "we've had some students", who is we? Do you mean in your street?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,785
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    Oh to be young again, such fun. Mind you, judging by Tamryn29's link, I've got it all to come again in a few years time. Yipeeeeeee! :)
  • 80sfan80sfan Posts: 18,522
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    itwasn'tme wrote: »
    Oh to be young again, such fun. Mind you, judging by Tamryn29's link, I've got it all to come again in a few years time. Yipeeeeeee! :)

    Me too... I'm so tired after a working day I don't even feel like a drink in the week, so bring it on being over 55 when I can binge again!! ;)
  • PsychosisPsychosis Posts: 18,591
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    Slightly off topic, but some of my students at school asked if I'd ever been drunk and I said no, I don't drink and I don't see any point in drinking. To my disappointment every single one of them was absolutely aghast at what I was "missing out on". I had to remind them that they were fifteen and, even if they had been doing things they shouldn't, I didn't want to hear it.
  • ninjazninjaz Posts: 85
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    Psychosis wrote: »
    Slightly off topic, but some of my students at school asked if I'd ever been drunk and I said no, I don't drink and I don't see any point in drinking. To my disappointment every single one of them was absolutely aghast at what I was "missing out on". I had to remind them that they were fifteen and, even if they had been doing things they shouldn't, I didn't want to hear it.

    psychosis, good on you - i have never been drunk either as i've never seen the appeal
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,391
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    I never got drunk until I was 19, before that I wondered what all the fuss was about. The only thing I like about being drunk is that I am not shy and can get on with people. I only drink a couple of times a year and have never been so drunk I could not stand, I know when to stop.
  • 80sfan80sfan Posts: 18,522
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    ninjaz wrote: »
    psychosis, good on you - i have never been drunk either as i've never seen the appeal

    Well I don't either... But sometimes it just sort of happens :o

    I don't think many people actually plan to get sozzled :o
  • Jason100Jason100 Posts: 17,222
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    Jen-B wrote: »
    All this is missing is a good old fist shake. They don't fist shake like they used to...

    Oh they fist shake alright but it's usually the girl who does it.
  • pugamopugamo Posts: 18,039
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    80sfan wrote: »
    Well I don't either... But sometimes it just sort of happens :o

    I don't think many people actually plan to get sozzled :o

    How wrong you are my friend :o
  • tghe-retfordtghe-retford Posts: 26,449
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    Tackle the cause, people using alcohol as an anesthetist for life and to break down personal barriers to socialise with other people as well as being the centrepoint of the UK's socialising culture.

    There must be a reason why people turn to alcohol after a long day or week at work or on the day their benefits are paid? Tackle those social issues first, instead of implementing dimwit ideas of banning benefit claimants from being able to drink and smoke (that was announced in the papers today) or forcing workers to do more hours for less pay (as the Government said they will do to civil servants earlier in the week) to keep them out of the pub or away from the wine bottle.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,035
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    I love it. I love going out and having fun with my friends, dancing like a complete loser, coming home drunk with a chicken burger and staying up till the early hours giggling and talking. Not that you need alcohol to have fun. The only thing I don't like are the people that can't handle their drink, the ones that start fights, get so drunk they pass out etc, they spoil it for everyone
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7,888
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    I'm fed up with it. We've had some students (I assume they're students) must be around 21/22 and all they do is go out and get drunk then come in at 3am falling about the place. I was never like that.

    I'm 21 in less than a month, I'm a second year student and I don't get drunk. I'll have one or two at New Years or if it's someones birthday.

    I'm sorry you've had some trouble with younger people but please don't judge us all by your bad experience. A lot of people don't have a clue what their alcohol limit is. We aren't all bad :cool:
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 467
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    I used to be a regular drinker up to my mid 20's. I used to have a blast at my local on pool and darts night. Those activities are now gone in most areas and people now days just go out to get hammered. Drinking is no longer about socialising.

    I generally only have a drink over Christmas period now and it is mostly at home. I can relax and enjoy myself rather than fighting through crowds waiting half an hour for a drink and having to be strip searched and questioned every couple of hours. There is also nothing to do when your in a pub/bar now apart from playing the rip off gambler machines. I would only go to a pub now to watch a international footy or rugby match and then go home but even this is at threat of not happening in future due to riots breaking out after the game.
  • FizixFizix Posts: 16,932
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    Tackle the cause, people using alcohol as an anesthetist for life and to break down personal barriers to socialise with other people as well as being the centrepoint of the UK's socialising culture.

    There must be a reason why people turn to alcohol after a long day or week at work or on the day their benefits are paid? Tackle those social issues first, instead of implementing dimwit ideas of banning benefit claimants from being able to drink and smoke (that was announced in the papers today) or forcing workers to do more hours for less pay (as the Government said they will do to civil servants earlier in the week) to keep them out of the pub or away from the wine bottle.

    The elephant in the room.
  • RonSwanson92RonSwanson92 Posts: 768
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    I'm 19 and a student and I am not on the "lash" 24/7, I wouldn't want to be as it can get tiring after a while and also I can't afford to go out all the time, most of my money goes on bus fares, college items and clothes. Most of my friends don't go out all the time either and when we all get together and drink, which is about once a month, it's mainly at someone's house, as going out to a bar or club is really expensive.
  • dee123dee123 Posts: 46,195
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    I do occasional bar work a couple of Friday & Saturday nights a month & imo my age group: mid 20's to mid 30's are the biggest problem.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,682
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    I'm 20 and I don't drink nor have I ever been drunk. I also prefer spending my nights at home with a cup of tea and my slippers.
  • InMyArmsInMyArms Posts: 50,766
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    On the lash 24/7? A bit dramatic, no?

    Of course young people are going to go out and have fun
  • tghe-retfordtghe-retford Posts: 26,449
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    green855 wrote: »
    I'm 20 and I don't drink nor have I ever been drunk. I also prefer spending my nights at home with a cup of tea and my slippers.
    I agree, and that's what I tend to do too. Virtually everyone else I know around my age (late 20's) are now also doing the same as they have children and limit going out.

    Sadly, however, there does tend to be a stigma made against teetotallers and those who don't indulge in going out "on the lash". It can also be more difficult to meet new people considering our mainstream socialising method in the UK is so heavily based around alcohol and the outlets that offer it, such as pubs, nightclubs and supermarkets for people to drink socially at home.
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    green855 wrote: »
    I'm 20 and I don't drink nor have I ever been drunk. I also prefer spending my nights at home with a cup of tea and my slippers.

    I don't think I could ever be like that, and I'm 3 years older than you :p I'm not an outgoing person, and I don't like busy pubs or clubs, but I love going out with friends and getting drunk. Maybe I'm an alcoholic or something, but it's just something I really enjoy and I don't think I'll ever give it up!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,682
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    I don't think I could ever be like that, and I'm 3 years older than you :p I'm not an outgoing person, and I don't like busy pubs or clubs, but I love going out with friends and getting drunk. Maybe I'm an alcoholic or something, but it's just something I really enjoy and I don't think I'll ever give it up!

    I prefer being home by 9pm. I can't tolerate cold weather after its dark. I also live in a rough area and prefer being home early. I just don't like the pub/club scene. I prefer the library lol. Might seem sad but oh well.
  • chris1978chris1978 Posts: 1,931
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    green855 wrote: »
    I'm 20 and I don't drink nor have I ever been drunk. I also prefer spending my nights at home with a cup of tea and my slippers.

    I was drunk when I was younger a lot when out with mates, partly i think because i was so shy it made me come out of my shell a bit. I seldom drink nowadays in my mid30s, I may have a cider or lager at home occasionally but it's rare.

    I work on public transport so see a lot of young people going out to town to drink on Fridays and Saturdays. But this has always been the case, and some young people will do it more often than others. People have always gone out, but what has changed now is that people get drunk before they go out so are drunk before they start the night.

    It's not for me now. A nice cup of tea and the telly suits me fine.
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