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rampo · Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 97

as if there was no tomorrow???

I don't mean drink with meals, or to celebrate big events.. I mean DRINK as your #1 hobby, your only hobby, as the only way to have fun, the only way to chill, the only way to meet people.

Does anyone have other pastimes?

I meet too many "English teachers." Embarassed

I'm seriously considering moving to another area to get away from boozers. What are rural areas like? So boring that you're driven to drinking?? Confused

gaijinalways · Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Posts: 2279

It's a well supported social mechanism in Japan (though some people have developed the habit in their home countries). Personally, I would rather do physical activities or get together to drink coffee and discuss general news issues and politics, but that's me.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

I don't drink. My wife does. We get along famously. I'm her universal, perpetual designated driver. Her family loves me for that.

My friends accept me. That's why we're friends.

You don't have to drink to live, survive, and have fun in any country.

Pasttimes:

Writing a monthly newsletter (4-5 pages with photos) for friends and family.

Coming to half a dozen forums like this and giving advice.

Spending precious time with my family.

Reading (not as much as I'd like).

Nismo · Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 520

I don't drink, besides the occasional glass of red wine with dinner, or a Guinness or two with the wife while we watch a DVD.

Eva Pilot · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject:

I've never touched a drop in my life.

As far as hobbies go, i cycle aimlessly around town during the day and play darts on the weekends.

WHAT A LIFE. Razz

Also, I never hang out with other foreigners in my town.

markle · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 1316 Location: Out of Japan

I don't drink to get drunk (well rarely)

I have a beer or two on a Sunday afternoon and during winter I would savour a shot of single malt or brandy as a nightcap. In fact it comes and goes, I'll go mad and buy half a dozen bottles of various things which last me a good 3-4 months and now I have half a bottle of Grand Marinier which I haven't touched in a month.

I think the major factor is age/maturity rather than location.

furiousmilksheikali · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject:

When I drink there often is no tomorrow in that I am asleep and hungover for 24 hours after a major binge!

nonsmoker · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject:

AndyH · Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 417

I drank a fair amount when I was single, but after I got married, I cut my drinking down to almost nil, save an occasional night at the izakiya with co-workers or students. I found that just about everyone, Japanese and foreigner alike, respected my decision to spend time with my wife at home, especially when we had our baby.

JonnyB61 · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 216 Location: Japan

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Haven't has a drop in 7 years and it doesn't bother me. I feel great in fact.

I suggest you get some new "friends".

nonsmoker · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 2:46 pm Post subject:

wolfman · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 189

Not drinking is for d*********

J. · Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 327

"d....bags" -- now there's a pithy insult.

Probably 2 people born after 1960 know what they are, and those people have the good sense not to mention them.

Or were you referring to women? That's okay, then. Rolling Eyes

Khyron · Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 291 Location: Tokyo Metro City

I don't drink*. I used to quite a bit, but now I just don't see the point. It costs lots of money and gives me a headache the next morning. What's good about that?

*get drunk more than twice a year. A beer or a glass of wine here and there doesn't count!