Why do people drink?

Question

Most beer, as a beverage, doesn't even taste very good when compared to say, soda.

What I can't understand is, why people spend so much time and money becoming alcoholics. Do they drink because "everyone else is doing it"?

also, if they're coping with something, there are better and cheaper ways.

Do they not have anything better to do?

I'm lost here.

Answer 1

I noticed alot of people saying they drink because they are addicts, because they are depressed or because it helps them in social situations.

These are all true but what beers have you had? I used to drink "on sale" beer in college just to get drunk at parties but since Ive graduated I've advanced to good beer.

I actually brew my own beer, usually at restaraunts I'll stick with Guiness and on special occasions I'll go with Duvel.

Some people just have aquired a taste for it and actually enjoy it. I dont drink to get smashed, I just had a homebrew.. only one glass and thats it just while watching the TV before I go to sleep.

Keep in mind with soda, not all soda's are good either.. think of the first time you had mountain dew.. it sucked.

Answer 2

Some do it to socialize.

some do it to get drunk and forget about their problems.

some people do have an excuse for something they plan on doing or do and just think to themselves wow I was drinking so I totally wasn't myself and didn't even know what the h**l I was saying!

Answer 3

Its an addiction,like smoking you try it every once in awhile and then eventually you get hooked.

Answer 4

To get drunk!

Answer 5

some people drink over there feelings, like if there deppresed or just sad alot of people do that when a tragic time comes in:}

but i dont get it either they all do taste odd, but i guess they dont taste it after the 3rd drink!

hehe

but as my moms says if you got a hangover take another drink! and it will pass:]]

haha but thats abuse in achohalizim.

Answer 6

because they feel thirsty :P

Answer 7

For the same reason why some people read books..it is a way to relax and occupy the mind/senses.

Now, if you had asked, why do people drink TO EXCESS, or when they shouldn't/can't control it, some of the other answers might be more on track.

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Answer 9

I drink because I enjoy it.  It's takes a bit of the edge off.  

Answer 10

drinking can be a stupid thing often, but it depends on the situation.  For 17 year olds i don't know why they would like it and have fun with it to be honest.  But a lot of people drink because it's their culture.  Not stereotypical but Irish and Germans drink beer and Italians drink their wine.  It's not a big deal as long as nobody is in harm.  The taste you're right is not as good as soda or say lemonade but people have their reasons why and as long as they are responsible it doesn't matter!

Answer 11

sometimes people drink because is a way to relax, some because of celebration. drinking is just a way to relax and open up and do things u normaly wont do if u sover. becoming and alcoholic is just a diff thing. is just a depressed person that needs help and is weak when it comes to things like that. beer might taste bad but d**n it liquor is fricking great just need to find something that fits u

Answer 12

I sip wine for the flavor and smell. What I am beginning to do is to spit it out after swishing it around in my mouth. That way I don't ingest the alcohol and sugars. Feel alot better in the long run and can still enjoy what it has to offer !

Answer 13

i dont drink

Answer 14

i drink for the taste, i hate bein drunk

Answer 15

because they are stupid

Answer 16

Well. I'm drunk right now but hopefully that doesn't lower my answering abilities.

It's fun when used in moderation?

Answer 17

because it's universally associated with partying, socializing, and all that stuff. and yah, i also think it's because "everyone else is doing it" -- the peer pressure and all that stuff. often times, one has to drink with a group of people in order for him to belong.

Answer 18

i drink because i enjoy it. its like asking people why they read! they do it cos it is enjoyable to them.and i dont think people set out to become alchocolics.everyone has differnt reasons to drink. sometimes it just helps when your feeling a bit down.

Answer 19

they drink because it's liquid

if it was solid they would eat

Answer 20

You're operating on the assumption that there is no way someone could actually enjoy the taste of beer, which is a pretty big assumption.  Personally, I think beer is one of the most delicious drinks invented.  So many things people drink usually take on the form of something sweet, ie soda, and honestly those flavors are complex or very palatable to me.  I much prefer beer.

Answer 21

I drink cuz it makes me more social, i'm generally kinda shy.

Answer 22

Drink very often accompanies other social activities such as watching sport, watching shows, Disco's, Karokee, parties of all descriptions and helps to make people relax and free themselves from stress.