Quit Spilling Your Drinks on Me
Joshua Craft
Issue date: 2/5/09 Section: Opinion
As someone who is the legal age to consume alcohol, 21, I go out with my friends from time to time and partake in a cocktail or two. This is not uncommon for anyone my age.
When we're not in our rooms studying for exams and doing homework we like to live our lives a little. One thing I don't understand is why is there so much attitude among our age group when we're out at a bar or club?
I thought we were just having a little fun and enjoying a night with friends. It seems that people like to cause more drama than actually enjoying themselves.
The past few times I have been out with friends I have, or my friends have, encountered people who are utterly hostile when drinking. The constant trash talking and threats of fights are completely ridiculous. The pushing and shoving without saying excuse me is just plain rude. I know that most of the time it is extremely crowded and you can't help but bump into someone. Would it hurt to flash a smile and an "I'm sorry?"
The last thing I want to happen is getting kicked out of a bar because of a giant misunderstanding between people. A simple "Sorry" can resolve everything before it gets out of hand.
It all comes down to common courtesy. We are all out trying to have a good time, blow off some steam from a stressful week of school and work, and spend time with friends we may not get to see very often. No one wants their night ruined by a thrown punch or a smashed bottle.
Also, if you bump into somebody and they spill or drop their drink, the polite thing to do is offer to buy them a new one. I'm just saying.
When we're not in our rooms studying for exams and doing homework we like to live our lives a little. One thing I don't understand is why is there so much attitude among our age group when we're out at a bar or club?
I thought we were just having a little fun and enjoying a night with friends. It seems that people like to cause more drama than actually enjoying themselves.
The past few times I have been out with friends I have, or my friends have, encountered people who are utterly hostile when drinking. The constant trash talking and threats of fights are completely ridiculous. The pushing and shoving without saying excuse me is just plain rude. I know that most of the time it is extremely crowded and you can't help but bump into someone. Would it hurt to flash a smile and an "I'm sorry?"
The last thing I want to happen is getting kicked out of a bar because of a giant misunderstanding between people. A simple "Sorry" can resolve everything before it gets out of hand.
It all comes down to common courtesy. We are all out trying to have a good time, blow off some steam from a stressful week of school and work, and spend time with friends we may not get to see very often. No one wants their night ruined by a thrown punch or a smashed bottle.
Also, if you bump into somebody and they spill or drop their drink, the polite thing to do is offer to buy them a new one. I'm just saying.
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