How many alcoholic beverages do you have when out with friends for an extended period of time?

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How many alcoholic beverages do you have when out with friends for an extended period of time?

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  1. msstark Avatar

    Depends on the time of day, the weather, what I’m doing next, my mood… there isn’t a “beers per minute” cookie cutter answer. Could be anything from zero to multiple back to back drinks.

  2. celestialism Avatar

    Depends on a whole lot of factors. Could be anywhere from 0-6, with 1-3 being typical for me.

  3. tarooooooooooo Avatar

    zero. I don’t drink and never have.

  4. half_in_boxes Avatar

    Zero. Got sober two years ago. Before I got sober, no more than two if I was driving. If I wasn’t driving, 6-10.

  5. OnCloud1989 Avatar

    Honestly zero. Cocktails are so expensive and I’d rather spend the money on yummy food if I’m out with friends.

  6. Lanky_Fox2 Avatar

    Depending on the situation but usually 2-3!

  7. Funny_Artichoke_2962 Avatar

    Bout 18 beers last weekend

  8. FireRescue3 Avatar

    Usually a glass of wine or one mixed drink is it for me.

  9. bitter_sweet9798 Avatar

    When it’s just us girls, it’s usually 0 drinks since one of them doesn’t drink, so we stick to more casual hangouts like coffee shops. But when we’re out with the whole group (boyfriends and husbands) I usually have around 4 to 6 drinks or glasses of wine

  10. britegy Avatar

    Zero booze sucks

  11. Aggravating_Package2 Avatar

    If we’re out for drinks then likely 4ish?

  12. BaylisAscaris Avatar

    0-1 since it interacts with my medications/genetics and makes me feel really ill. I love the taste of alcoholic drinks but don’t like the feeling, so I might get one drink sometimes and slowly sip it and feel sick but deal with it.

  13. aurelialikegold Avatar

    Zero. I don’t drink and neither do my most of my friends. The ones that do drink also don’t order alcohol when we’re out together either out of respect for those of us that don’t drink.

  14. trebleformyclef Avatar

    Depends. Can be anywhere from 2-6. 4 is really my limit though. I’m a lightweight and 4 can have me sloshed but I don’t like getting very drunk. 

  15. trevorefg Avatar

    1-3 depending on the activity. MAYBE 4 if it’s literally an all-day thing, but that’s risking getting very sleepy very early.

  16. ladylemondrop209 Avatar

    I rarely ever drink and my tolerance is shit due to that and various other things. So at most, I’ll just have 1 cocktail.

  17. pavlovs_pavlova Avatar

    I don’t drink much, so never more than one or two max. I’m not interested in being drunk, but I do enjoy the occasional cocktail. None if I’m driving.

  18. eratoast Avatar

    Depends, but 2-6?

  19. Fiona512 Avatar

    Maybe two. I don’t like alcohol.

  20. GoodGriefStarPlat Avatar

    None, I haven’t had an alcoholic drink for nearly 10 years. (Was on medication that said I couldn’t drink, came off and didn’t see the point drinking again)

  21. nothereforit Avatar

    Depends on the season, day, next day, and group of friends I’m with. My core group has a tradition of a 12+ hour “Sunday Funday” where we’ll go to brunch and just “day” drink til 2 AM. So the amount of drinks I have range anywhere from 4 on the conservative side, +12 on the liberal side.

    If I’m out to dinner on a regular evening, I’ll just have two.

  22. princedubacon Avatar

    Only one that I never finish!

  23. Smooth_Dog_5839 Avatar

    Depends, going to Vegas with my GF’s we probably can drink 10 a day? Just out for dinner? 1-2.

  24. Tricky_Leadership325 Avatar

    Totally depends on the situation, but I’m usually in the 1–3 range too. Especially if I’m getting myself home or want to stay clear-headed. If I’m with close friends or family where I know I’m safe and don’t have to worry about logistics, I might go a bit beyond that. It’s all about pacing, comfort, and who I’m with.

  25. PaddlesOwnCanoe Avatar

    I’m usually the designated, so not more than two.

  26. Educational_Dot7809 Avatar

    I can only have two due to not knowing how my body is going to react to them now. Since perimenopause started I will randomly get super drunk off two drinks. I also get hot flashes immediately after a drink. It’s just not worth it anymore.

  27. meemsqueak44 Avatar

    None. I don’t like alcohol. Now if they have a good mocktail menu, I’ll do one of two of those! But most of my friends aren’t drinking much these days anyway, so it’s no big deal.

  28. drunkenknitter Avatar

    Depends on what we’re doing and how long of an extended time it is. Are we at a pool/beach for 8 hours doing nothing? As long as someone is bringing me drinks, I’m gonna drink them. Are we out for a dinner for a couple of hours? I’ll have a cocktail or two and that’s about it. Sitting around someone’s place just hanging? Maybe have a few glasses of wine or a few beers.

  29. Louisianimal09 Avatar

    Really depends on what I’m drinking more than the timeframe

  30. Polybrene Avatar

    Two usually. Maybe 3. Alcohol triggers migraines for me if I’m not careful. I won’t drink beer or wine at all either. Distilled spirits only, with food, and plenty of water.

  31. Minarch0920 Avatar

    My usual is a couple fancy shots/shooters and 1 drink(which is typically a Bahama Mama or a Long Island).

  32. heyyyitsshan Avatar

    It depends on the activity… are we at a restaurant? Probably 2, maybe 3, max.. At a bonfire? Until I’m ready for bed… 6? 10? There’s no set number, really.

  33. statisticaIAnomaly Avatar

    Last time I was out drinking i had about 3 glasses of wine, 5 shots and 2 drinks if I remember correctly.
    Started dinner around 20.00, got home like 6am

  34. massconstellation Avatar

    sometimes 1, mostly 0

  35. AlarmedBookkeeper448 Avatar

    I have about 1-2bottles of wine

  36. aloofmagoof Avatar

    None. Every time I have even one drink I feel hungover within an hour or two. My husband is an alcoholic, and I honestly think my brain is trying to protect me.

  37. Prislv223 Avatar

    1-2 margaritas if we are out at a restaurant. If we are at an event at the park for a few hrs we might be drinking 3-5 drinks.

  38. chimairacle Avatar

    Depends on how extended the period of time is but if we’re talking a whole night, maybe 6-10

  39. co_cow_co Avatar

    it depends, but if i’m drinking it’ll be between 4 and 8

  40. notme1414 Avatar

    Usually 1-3. I’m driving so…..

  41. indiscoverable Avatar

    0-2, usually 0. I’m a lightweight and want to actually enjoy the evening

  42. tealmarw Avatar

    Depends, can be 1-6, but usually not more than 6.

  43. solitarytrees2 Avatar

    If it’s drinking oriented, one usually. Otherwise zero.

  44. CookiesMistress Avatar

    None. Who needs that to enjoy friendship? Especially if there’s driving after.

  45. wannabejetsetter Avatar

    1-2 per hour. Depends on the drink, the activity, and the price. With dinner, usually 2 alcoholic drinks total and maybe a coffee. If it’s $18 cocktails, I’m probably having only 1.

  46. inamessandcrisis Avatar

    last night we had probably about 7-8 double vodkas?

  47. rubymoon- Avatar

    It happens once, maybe twice, per year for me since becoming a mom. Last weekend was the first time in a year or so to celebrate my uncle’s birthday and I had 9 or 10 drinks but we started at 7pm and I finished my last drink at the last bar at 1:30am.

    Otherwise, I don’t drink often, and if I do, it’s at someone’s house and very casual, so I’ll have 2-4 drinks max and I usually opt for beer.

  48. plaid-blazer Avatar

    1 or 2. Never more than 4. For me it’s mainly about not wanting the waste of calories.

  49. Individualchaotin Avatar

    Two. With lots of water.

  50. sugarplum98 Avatar

    What is an “extended period of time”. If we are out for the night, usually 2-3 drinks depending on venue.