I don't find it super weird, at least conceptually. Conceptually there could be things so dangerous that you can't try even once. Maybe he's mistaken in believi

I don't find it super weird, at least conceptually. Conceptually there could be things so dangerous that you can't try even once. Maybe he's mistaken in believing that alcohol belongs to that category, but the principle is conservative, if not optimal. Yes, better to err by never trying than by becoming addicted. Disclosure, I enjoy alcohol, but I admire those who say "I won't try, not even once".