Rambler wrote
Well, you're certainly not missing out on anything by remaining sober. But if you're of the legal drinking age, and have never drank, as long as you're in a safe environment with some friends or something you know and trust, a couple beers won't hurt you.
With that said, I've not drank in probably 3 or more years. Not for any particular reason, even when I did "drink", it was mostly maybe two or three times a year, max. In my earlier years (18-23, namely) I'd drink more often, maybe once or twice a week. Sometimes (often) in excess. I don't miss it, but did have some good times with some friends and managed to escape any real harm. With that said, that time could have been better spent doing, well, anything else. Gym, study, relaxation without intoxicants, hobby, etc.
You won't start a fight a stranger or text your family something regrettable after a beer or two. As long as you're generally a well-hydrated person, a beer or two isn't going to leave you feeling hungover. Worst case, you may wake up feeling a bit "under the weather".
I've never had a real positive outlook on drinking, I don't find it a suitable trait for someone to do it often unless they're young and in those socially acceptable "party days" (See me, 18-23~). Just don't make a habit of it. Nothing sadder, in my opinion, than seeing some old dude pissing away his money and health at a pub or sitting around a TV every night.
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