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Now, I've never had any beer before, not even a sip -- but I've smelled it, and from what I've smelled I don't think it would taste very good. So I've been wondering lately, why do most people drink beer? Because they like the taste, because they like the effect it has on them, or because they want to fit in? Why do you personally drink beer (or any other alcoholic beverage, really)?

Thanks.

I think it depends on what age group you look at.

For example, my parents like beer and other beverages because of its taste and because they appreciate it.

People my age (teenagers) like beer and other beverages because of the effects.

I personally have never been drunk in my life, but I do enjoy the occasional glass of wine or or a shot of good brandy because I enjoy the taste of it. My goal is not to get drunk, but really to taste and appreciate the labor of love. Because really, a true alcoholic beverage is a labor of love that needs to be drunk tastefully, respectfully, and appreciatively. Honestly, I think that if someone gets drunk, its really an insult to that beverage and a big sign of low class.

I am obviously from a family that is full of alcoholic beverage lovers. I have never seen any of my family drunk by the way.

I guess it really just depends on how you were raised: you can either appreciate it or abuse it. I chose to appreciate it because alcohol is a huge part of my culture (I'm Russian). When I go back to visit, alcohol is offered to you everywhere and if I were to abuse it, I would have long ago lost the respect people had for me. And I would also lose the respect I had for myself.

~Maria, 17

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