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That's super interesting. You feel you are connecting and making friends at the same pace? I moved from a very drink-heavy society to one where people drink ver
by contrarian1234 3y ago
That's super interesting. You feel you are connecting and making friends at the same pace? I moved from a very drink-heavy society to one where people drink very sparingly. I now often make aquaintences and have the feeling that if only I went out for some drink with them then we could potentially be friends. It never happens, and life makes up sail past each other
Maybe I'd still not connect :)) but my gut feeling is that I could at least make 30% more friends if not significantly more
- ajuc 3y agoI'm still going to after-work parties from time to time, I just drink nonalcoholic stuff. The biggest difference in friend-making was when I graduated and started to work, not when I stopped drinking 5 years later. Also I was never very social to begin with. So maybe what's normal for me is "not connecting" for you :)
- contrarian1234 3y agoYeah, I could see maybe life circumstances not bringing it out. I'm naturally quite shy and reserved and not particularly outgoing around new people. So I feel some drinks help in this regards as it set a nice social setting to open up. But for instance if you're mainly meeting friends-of-friends then I could see alcohol playing a smaller role Interesting to think about. Thanks for the perspective :)