I really think alcohol is underrated

Yes it can be bad if overdone and yes it can destroy lives but zoomers are drinking and partying much less than prior years and I think it’s very sad

Some of the deepest connections & friends I’ve made was when I was 8 shots in at a bar in Bali

That’s when your soul opens up and you connect on a deep level with someone else

There’s a lot of unity when getting drunk with someone, it establishes trust and a bond.

Im Russian but studied in an American uni, but before covid. Those parties would re-energize me and honestly I’ve met so many friends that way.

Also Americans don’t usually do this but in Russia often even if just one friend comes over to visit its frequent that you make a table full of snacks (zakuski, like pickles, kolbasa, smoked fish, etc) and eat while taking a series of vodka shots.

Back when I lived in Russia I was 17 and I was dating a girl, her father was this big Georgian guy and somewhat intimidating, I met her parents and he seemed very cold at me.

But then we sat at the kitchen table and said he wanted to understand who I am, we started taking shots, tons of shots one after the other while eating khinkali and khachapuri.

A few shots in I was very drunk and we were having an amazing time, he told me about his youth, I said a bunch of things, then his friends came over and we all continued drinking. They fought in Afghanistan during the Soviet period. It is to this day one of my fondest memories.

By 3am I was in a different apartment listening to complete strangers sing Georgian and Russian songs karaoke style.

I think universities should sponsor parties and drinking to get zoomers to interact with one another

Oh and the fact that I needed a Fake ID to purchase alcohol because I was under 21 is so stupid…

Btw it is not an American phenomenon that alcohol consumption is decreasing among the Youth. Same is occurring in Russia and C.I.S nations. I think it is a global phenomenon.

My guess: something related to dopamine, smartphones, social media, and instant entertainment.

I am also drunk right now if you could not tell, because my friends birthday was today, and I even skipped work in honor of my friend.

In this current collective there were Russians, a Ukrainian (my friend), a Polish, two Belarusians, an Azeri, an Iranian, a Chinese who speaks good Russian, and two Indians. We were all drinking and having a wonderful time. Would we have as deep of a connection without alcohol? Possibly, but I think no.

Yes alcohol is bad for your body, but is being always sober good for the soul?