How to go to a bar and not get hammered?

_Peacebone_
_Peacebone_ Posts: 229 Member
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Hi all, this is a serious question!
Every single time I go to the bar, I end up drinking more than I planned. I'll go with every intention to have only two beers and to drink slowly. I don't know what comes over me, but I just can't stick with only two drinks!

Anyone have any advice?

Also, I know avoiding the bar is the obvious solution, but I really love going when my friend's bands play. I'd just like to be able to go and enjoy myself without drinking so much.

Thanks!
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  • fcp1234
    fcp1234 Posts: 1,098 Member
    YUp, its called self control
  • Fox_n_sox
    Fox_n_sox Posts: 283 Member
    Drink Water?
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    Self control as stated before. You're in control of what goes into your piehole. Stop drinking after 2. Pace yourself better. Alternate between alcohol and water drinks.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Don't drink too much alcohol. **obvious answer**
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    Got any plans this weekend?
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    Aw man hero beat me to it!!!!!!! \m/ LOLOL \m/
  • MikeyD1280
    MikeyD1280 Posts: 5,257
    only take your ID and 15 bucks
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    YUp, its called self control

    ding ding ding ding... we have a winner!
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Got any plans this weekend?

    :drinker: :love:
  • fcp1234
    fcp1234 Posts: 1,098 Member
    Don't drink too much alcohol. **obvious answer**

    NO way !
  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    Yep. Get a diet soda after your two drinks and pretend there's some rum in it. Works almost every time.
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    Aw man hero beat me to it!!!!!!! \m/ LOLOL \m/

    Gotta wake up pretty early to beat me Jack /W\
  • perfectingpatti
    perfectingpatti Posts: 1,037 Member
    Tell yourself you're not having more than X number of drinks. After that, only order water or soda.

    If you really have that big of a problem with self-control and alcohol, you may want to consider avoiding it altogether.
  • Rum_Runner
    Rum_Runner Posts: 617 Member
    Two waters between each beer.

    1) you'll stay hydrated
    2) you'll have more water in you than beer
    3) you wont get drunk
    4) you'll have better self control
    5) you'll have more money in your pocket
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    offer to be the DD and do not have ANY drinks.
  • 2muchsauce
    2muchsauce Posts: 1,078
    Limit yourself to just a few. When you're all grown up this will make sense;)
  • perfectingpatti
    perfectingpatti Posts: 1,037 Member
    Got any plans this weekend?

    You fell right into her plans. Well played, OP.
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Don't drink at all.

    Problem solved.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Two waters between each beer.

    1) you'll stay hydrated
    2) you'll have more water in you than beer
    3) you wont get drunk
    4) you'll have better self control
    5) you'll have more money in your pocket

    6) you'll have to pee so often you won't be at the table enough to drink too much.*






    * stated from personal experience
  • fcp1234
    fcp1234 Posts: 1,098 Member
    offer to be the DD and do not have ANY drinks.


    NO NO NO, please dont do this. If you have to ask the original question,..well please dont do this ^^
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    That happened to me for 30 years before I realized I just had to quit. it's a problem if you can't just go in and have a few beers. If you walk out hammered every time, you have a problem.
  • fcp1234
    fcp1234 Posts: 1,098 Member
    Two waters between each beer.

    1) you'll stay hydrated
    2) you'll have more water in you than beer
    3) you wont get drunk
    4) you'll have better self control
    5) you'll have more money in your pocket

    what if she doesnt drink beer?
  • jayche
    jayche Posts: 1,128 Member
    Leave the credit card at home, just leave 5-10 dollars in your wallet.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    offer to be the DD and do not have ANY drinks.


    NO NO NO, please dont do this. If you have to ask the original question,..well please dont do this ^^

    winner again. er, still.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    That happened to me for 30 years before I realized I just had to quit. it's a problem if you can't just go in and have a few beers. If you walk out hammered every time, you have a problem.

    huh... interesting point. Probably worth thinking about...
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Don't go to bars if you can't handle it. If you can't swim in the deep end, stay in the kiddie pool.
  • _Bob_
    _Bob_ Posts: 1,487 Member
    get hammered before you go to the point that you can only handle 2 beers. or you could do what I do, when I promise I will only have 2 beers I keep that promise by only drinking to pitchers of beer
  • AmberLee2012
    AmberLee2012 Posts: 540
    Only take enough cash for a few drinks.
  • IntoTheSky
    IntoTheSky Posts: 390 Member
    only take your ID and 15 bucks

    As a girl, I can safely bet that I have never bought more than two of my own drinks in any given night out. I have come home plastered many a time on some random mens dollars. And then left them at the bar.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    I just order a whiskey or scotch and sip all night, switch to club soda when the glass is empty.


    Also agree with the person who suggested to only bring enough cash for 2 drinks. No credit cards.

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