Brits are horrible tourists--European Hotels
May 26th 2007, 7:23 am
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Re: Brits are horrible tourists--European Hotels
that would only make me sick.
Personally I don't drink much alcohol anymore. A bottle of wine a year over the course of a year. Gave it up in my early 30's when I saw that it does nothing to enhance your life but alters your sense of good judgment and gives you a hangover the next morning.
So I'm familiar with both sides of the argument.
Personally I don't drink much alcohol anymore. A bottle of wine a year over the course of a year. Gave it up in my early 30's when I saw that it does nothing to enhance your life but alters your sense of good judgment and gives you a hangover the next morning.
So I'm familiar with both sides of the argument.
I never can understand the fun of getting drunk, puking and then waking up the next day thinking ur life has ended...
May 26th 2007, 7:53 am
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Re: Brits are horrible tourists--European Hotels
I have a couple of glasses of wine most days, plus the odd Cointreau. I probably was about 12 or 13 when my parents started to let me have half a glass of wine with Sunday lunch.
I have never, in my whole life got drunk. There was one occasion, in Frascati
, when I did get rather tipsy. (It is possible that some of the locals still remember the cute British lass who was doing cartwheels in the street - to prove that I was *not* drunk 
)One thing that I cannot understand about the British way of life is why so many people seem to want to get drunk.
Though I suspect the media probably exaggerate the problem because, even though I lived most of my life in what would be classified as 'inner city London' (albeit the smart part
) - within easy walking distance of quite a few pubs - I rarely heard or encountered any drunks.
May 26th 2007, 8:01 am
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Re: Brits are horrible tourists--European Hotels
Absolutely!
I have a couple of glasses of wine most days, plus the odd Cointreau. I probably was about 12 or 13 when my parents started to let me have half a glass of wine with Sunday lunch.
I have never, in my whole life got drunk. There was one occasion, in Frascati, when I did get rather tipsy. (It is possible that some of the locals still remember the cute British lass who was doing cartwheels in the street - to prove that I was *not* drunk )
One thing that I cannot understand about the British way of life is why so many people seem to want to get drunk.
Though I suspect the media probably exaggerate the problem because, even though I lived most of my life in what would be classified as 'inner city London' (albeit the smart part) - within easy walking distance of quite a few pubs - I rarely heard or encountered any drunks.
I have a couple of glasses of wine most days, plus the odd Cointreau. I probably was about 12 or 13 when my parents started to let me have half a glass of wine with Sunday lunch.
I have never, in my whole life got drunk. There was one occasion, in Frascati
, when I did get rather tipsy. (It is possible that some of the locals still remember the cute British lass who was doing cartwheels in the street - to prove that I was *not* drunk )One thing that I cannot understand about the British way of life is why so many people seem to want to get drunk.
Though I suspect the media probably exaggerate the problem because, even though I lived most of my life in what would be classified as 'inner city London' (albeit the smart part
) - within easy walking distance of quite a few pubs - I rarely heard or encountered any drunks.
May 26th 2007, 8:03 am
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Re: Brits are horrible tourists--European Hotels
Which is why I like the European way of drinking....little and often.
Never been drunk in my life and never want to be.
May 26th 2007, 9:14 am
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Re: Brits are horrible tourists--European Hotels
Are you taking the piss? Ever seen a Florida beach area during spring break?
May 26th 2007, 11:18 am
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Re: Brits are horrible tourists--European Hotels
I can do all of that without the Burgundy which I never liked anyway. One doesn't need alcohol to enjoy life and friends.
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May 26th 2007, 11:20 am
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Nope, I'm quoting from all the Brits here that love to tell us all about their drunken nights ;-)
Spring break is a once a year affair, it would appear from many Brits own mouths that their love affair with alcohol and getting pissed is a weekly if not nightly thing.
Spring break is a once a year affair, it would appear from many Brits own mouths that their love affair with alcohol and getting pissed is a weekly if not nightly thing.
May 26th 2007, 11:45 am
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Re: Brits are horrible tourists--European Hotels
Universities here are even rated as to partying!
May 26th 2007, 11:46 am
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May 26th 2007, 11:47 am
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May 26th 2007, 11:48 am
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May 26th 2007, 11:48 am
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try again lol
May 26th 2007, 11:49 am
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Rete speaks the truth ! I too have seen many Brits indulge in drinking on an hourly basis and it is time that this was addressed. Thank you Rete.
May 26th 2007, 11:50 am
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Rete, please don't tell me that American 18-25 year olds are teetoalers. The vast majority go to college so they can party hearty for 4 years. College here is about drinking, making friends and partying, not about academics for most kids.
Universities here are even rated as to partying!
Universities here are even rated as to partying!
