Drink psychology:
What you drink, gives an impression to other people about your personality, and maybe a little more.
You walk into the dimly lit bar.
Friday night and the place seems to be coming to life.
You squeeze and side step through a crowd of people that have camped by the jukebox, and notice an empty seat by the middle of the bar.
As you approach and pull out the stool, the bartender makes eye contact, pulls down a dirty glass from the bar top, and quickly wipes down the counter in front of you.
"What can I do for you?"
You freeze up. What to order? The panic attack slowly starts trembling deep, down inside. This is an important, defining question. The drink in your hand becomes almost like an accessory to your outfit. It could speak volumes about what type of person you are and the image you're trying to project.
Do you order a:
1) Grey Goose martini, extra dry and extra dirty, with extra olives. Blue chz stuffed olives, if you got'em - A serious drink for a person who's going to be slurring their words after the fourth sip, and spilling their drink after the sixth. Wants everyone to know they're classy, stylish, and up to date on all latest occurrences of Real Housewives.
2) Vodka and Red Bull, with a splash of cranberry and 2 limes - easy there, Maverick. This is a pure signal to everyone that you'll be doing a disastrous, breakdance routine to a random 80's song, that's quickly followed by puking your guts out in the nearest trashcan.
3) Light beer - Conservative and not too adventurous.
4) Laganitas IPA - A bold beer for a person seeking amped up flavor. You are a someone who appreciates fine things and are looking for someone to talk with about the latest independent movie playing.
5) Makers Mark bourbon on the rocks - You are a rebel. A renegade. You have a slight hint of danger to you.
6) Jameson Irish whiskey and ginger ale - Not too rough, and not too light, this one is just right. You're a fun and easy person that's looking for a laugh.
7) Margarita - whoa, baby, you're not at the beach, or at a taco restaurant, but you want that everlasting summer to keep the conga line going. Yee-haw!
8) Strawberry Daiquiri - You've got, "I don't go out too much" written all over your forehead. You don't like the taste of alcohol and this is your standard drink to fall back to when pressed for an order. When you finish it, you'll go home and start crocheting granny squares.
9) A glass of Pinot Grigio - safe and classy. You're an adult, or just want people to think that you're an adult.
10) Captain Morgan & coke - You bring the party when you arrive. People can hear your laugh as soon as they open the door. You're ready to turn it up a notch and another Capt. is going to help you do that.
So, tell me, what drink are you going to order when you belly up to the bar and the bartender asks you, "What're you having?"
What drink defines you.
James
(drink #11: a Pale Ale with a shot of Reposado Tequila, and then follow that with a Rooty-Tooty-Fresh-and-Fruity with a curly straw and umbrella, please)
I always wonder...
