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Post by Ganbare! on Apr 5, 2010 10:08:09 GMT -5
I can't bear alcohol thus rarely ever drink. I often wished it wasn't the case because of the social stigma attached to it. It's not because I can't hold my drink, I simply don't see the point of consuming a product intrinsically nocive for health. Despite knowing most people drink to relax I never felt the need, there are countless better ways to achieve the same goal. It's not that bad considering the amount of money and trouble it saves me.
What are yours?
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Post by TeeHee on Apr 5, 2010 23:43:26 GMT -5
I can't bear alcohol thus rarely ever drink. I often wished it wasn't the case because of the social stigma attached to it. It's not because I can't hold my drink, I simply don't see the point of consuming a product intrinsically nocive for health. Despite knowing most people drink to relax I never felt the need, there are countless better ways to achieve the same goal. It's not that bad considering the amount of money and trouble it saves me. What are yours? Aside from a few test sips a few times over the years, I don't drink alcoholic beverages. And I've certainly never had enough to get drunk, so I don't really know what my limit would be. That said, I've gotten grief here and there from other people for not drinking, but don't give a rat's ass what they think. I never felt the need and I have no personal or moral convictions against it either; the taste(not to mention, cost) just never appealed to me and that's basically it. I have no problems hanging out with people who drink though. Anyhow, I wish I liked salad/raw vegetables. The smell and taste of it downright repulses me. The last time I tried giving it a chance was about 10 years ago, after which I was instantly reminded of why I didn't like it in the first place. I think I might try it again when/if I ever lose my senses of taste and smell.
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Post by tbw on Apr 6, 2010 4:34:13 GMT -5
I simply don't see the point of consuming a product intrinsically nocive for health. I don't really drink, but I do enjoy sharing a bottle of wine with a home cooked meal when friends are around. We don't need alcohol to loosen up but there is a nice feeling with it (not drinking excessively and its at home.) I think you will also be surprised at the benefits of having the occasional glass of a good red. I wish I liked duran, oysters and scallops! For some reason my gag reflex kicks in whenever I smell or attempt to put these into my mouth (even when blindfolded!)
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Post by Ganbare! on Apr 6, 2010 10:17:50 GMT -5
Anyhow, I wish I liked salad/raw vegetables. The smell and taste of it downright repulses me. The last time I tried giving it a chance was about 10 years ago, after which I was instantly reminded of why I didn't like it in the first place. I think I might try it again when/if I ever lose my senses of taste and smell. The only people I ever heard disliking raw vegetables were Americans, could it be cultural? It must be hard for you to dine at Vietnamese restaurants, they've got the largest array of fresh salads! A glass of wine is like a cigar once in a while is fine but most of the time I consciously avoid liquor/cigarettes. Both have a sad glamour image but we all know where they lead in the end. Pathetic people created this stigma of "not being a man or can't have fun if you don't drink ". One drink/day significantly increases the risk of cancer and can be considered as a sign of alcoholism. Anyway, I didn't mean to limit the thread to food and beverages.
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Post by TeeHee on Apr 6, 2010 12:24:23 GMT -5
Anyhow, I wish I liked salad/raw vegetables. The smell and taste of it downright repulses me. The last time I tried giving it a chance was about 10 years ago, after which I was instantly reminded of why I didn't like it in the first place. I think I might try it again when/if I ever lose my senses of taste and smell. The only people I ever heard disliking raw vegetables were Americans, could it be cultural? It must be hard for you to dine at Vietnamese restaurants, they've got the largest array of fresh salads! nah I don't think so. My whole family(immediate and extended) likes eating it, as well as the majority of people I know. I'm the oddball in that respect and with me, it's just a matter of taste and smell, which I don't consider as cultural. That said, I LOVE Vietnamese food and have no problem dining at Vietnamese restaurants. Sure, they've got a wide selection of salads, but they also have a wide selection of noodle soups, which are my faves.
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Post by tbw on Apr 7, 2010 5:17:56 GMT -5
Anyway, I didn't mean to limit the thread to food and beverages. Nah don't worry! Any food and beverage should be taken in moderation. A bottle of wine between four people on a saturday night over dinner just feels good! I do agree with you on drinking alcohol each day - that's bad in itself (unless of course you are a wine taster by job, then you need to do it to some degree!)
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Post by Ganbare! on Apr 7, 2010 7:34:20 GMT -5
The only people I ever heard disliking raw vegetables were Americans, could it be cultural? It must be hard for you to dine at Vietnamese restaurants, they've got the largest array of fresh salads! nah I don't think so. My whole family(immediate and extended) likes eating it, as well as the majority of people I know. I'm the oddball in that respect and with me, it's just a matter of taste and smell, which I don't consider as cultural. Taste is largely cultural. You'll agree that Americans are not really reknown for their fruits and vegetables consumption especially not Blacks. Do you remember when the US army dropshipped peanut butter to Afghanis? The poor folks favoured starvation to eating that stuff.
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Post by helles on Apr 7, 2010 8:59:21 GMT -5
The Gym.
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Post by toyomansi on Apr 8, 2010 0:52:10 GMT -5
^ good one helles ;D me too...
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Post by betahat on Apr 8, 2010 14:04:13 GMT -5
^A glass of wine is like a cigar once in a while is fine but most of the time I consciously avoid liquor/cigarettes. Both have a sad glamour image but we all know where they lead in the end.
Good times? Mad Men is a really terrible show in terms of its social impact. I definitely drink and smoke too much (since I guess more than zero is too much). But the topic of this thread isn't things I like that I wish I didn't like.
I would agree with the general sentiment above - I wish I liked some vegetables more than I do, and I wish I enjoyed working out (I do like exercise in the form of basketball though). On top of that I wish I enjoyed working really hard - I'm sure I could be really successful if I just applied myself, instead of just moderately successful...
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Post by Ganbare! on Apr 8, 2010 14:28:44 GMT -5
^A glass of wine is like a cigar once in a while is fine but most of the time I consciously avoid liquor/cigarettes. Both have a sad glamour image but we all know where they lead in the end. Good times? Exactly, good times hitting on the nurse while sitting in the surgeon's waiting room. I can't picture you as a slacker not even as an underachiever. I actually enjoy moderate work out, the dopamin flowing inside your body feels good, not thinking about anything from time to time is blissful too. Anyways, more creativity people, what will it be next time? Wishing you loved filling your taxes?
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Post by maow on Apr 9, 2010 18:41:34 GMT -5
Things you wish you liked but don't EAN
;D just kidding! Big hugs everyone!
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Post by palavore on Apr 10, 2010 18:00:21 GMT -5
^ Hugs, European kisses, firm handshakes, airport security (they take it way too far!).
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Post by nealtse on May 11, 2010 15:18:01 GMT -5
I never used to like seafood, just starting to explore it again.
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Post by FedEx on May 17, 2010 17:17:26 GMT -5
I wish I liked my sister's cooking... but I don't
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