piccolojunior

I've found it's usually divided into hierarchies of people who:

1. drink

2. drink + smoke weed

3. drink + smoke weed + cigarettes

As much as you like to argue otherwise, many people justify drinking as the "safest" option, which is just as stupid as saying mj is the "safest" or anything like that.

Slow clap for alex....

callmeblue

Personally, I've seen so many people messed up by drugs that it really bothers me when I see others doing them. I don't look down on them - it's more that it pains me to see them hurting themselves without concern for the consequences. I know that some people spiral out of control and find it very hard to quit, but those who do drugs just for the fun of it, just for the rush, just to seem cool, really upset me. There are definitely ways to have fun and party without drugs. In fact, I would rather have some recollection of what happened the night before...

In terms of alcohol, I find that if people drink in moderation (i.e. not too much in one night and not every night) and in safe environments that there is nothing really terribly wrong with it. In Europe, where the drinking age is significantly lower (or non-existent), drinking is more of a social practice rather than a hard-core, let's get as drunk as possible practice. People there go out for a few beers or cocktails, have fun, and are responsible for themselves and their friends. This seems much more appealing and healthy to me than what happens in the US. When I see Americans becoming so drunk and so out of control, yes, it bothers me, but I certainly do not look down on them. This is the age where there are few things tying you down and this is your chance to have a good time. While I firmly believe that "a good time" does not need to involve alcohol, I recognize that for some it is a preferred social practice. I definitely realize that alcohol can have detrimental effects on one's brain function (especially in the long term), which is why I stress moderation and safe environments.

Finally, I find smoking disgusting. I would never choose to smoke because I really don't see the appeal of it and because I recognize that the health and financial consequences can be grave.

callmeblue

Also, I look down on people who smoke if they smoke in my face or around me (when we're in small spaces). I hate second-hand smoke. While I really don't see why anyone would want to smoke, I recognize that it is a right they have. Just do it in your own space where you won't be endangering the lives of those around you.

ChaiMex

k...well, I'm tired of arguing.
Its gotten very redundant.
thats interesting... So you speak Chinese then??? Or do they talk to you in English? If you do speak something besides mandarin what do you speak and what part of china are your parents from...:P, curiosity...
You're parents are Chinese? I have never known a Chinese parent to be so liberal on drug issues. I'm not trying to be stereotypical, I am Chinese...or half...and I know lots of Chinese, and only the kids who actually are on drugs are pro drug.

doctordestiny

Even God judges people - how can you expect to do better? :P

pseudoreal

@ Destiny

Wow there I am better. I am real.

Don't do drugs...they are bad...they turn your brain into eggs. /no sarcasm/

I do not do drugs but I do judge people by even what they are wearing /gasp/. We all do.

piccolojunior

If you don't judge others, you're either related to Mother T or not human.

indiejimmy

some of these responses are way too detailed

im way too lazy to read any one post that fills up my whole screen

pseudoreal

I have a small screen and Jimmy's post filled up my screen -- low pixel count.

Wow Jimmy be a little more concise. No one wants to read your page long diatribes.

alexx

I get by in English and Mandarin. My parents come somewhere from southern Jiangsu (Changzou), but they moved to Shanghai and that's where I usually visit since most of my relatives are there. I can't speak Wu, though. I can get by with German and Spanish, but in places like the Philippines, most people speak English very well and in the Netherlands I'm convinced they sound better than I do. I speak no Dutch and I know like, 2 sentences in Tagalog.

I've heard the Englishmen were quite good at English, too.
I'm sorry. xD xD

Alex

Kirstin Kelley

I try not to, I realize how easy it is to fall into such a pattern (And sometimes wish I had enough disregard for the rules to join them).

cory123

not at all. in fact i get very annoyed at people who do. i drink but dont smoke and I could honestly care less how people spend their time. And as people have said before, just because people drink and smoke doesnt mean they're throwing their lives away. DO you understand that kids at places like HYP drink and smoke weed plenty and probably did so in high school? Most of them will continue to be fine and live successful lives. its NOT a big deal

piccolojunior

That's part of the problem...I talked to someone from the PAC at Harvard Yard this past weekend and realized how ****ed up our tenets are.

ll0124

yes.

i never used to... but you know, things happen that change that

rmadden15

No, I will make jokes about them in front of them, but it won't stop me from befriending them. I think what they are doing is stupid, and I might state that, but I know there is more to a person than what bad habits he/she has.