10. Not taking precautions regarding what “drunk you” might do.
Drunk You is just you with much lower inhibitions, so before you actually get drunk, take care to prevent yourself from getting into situations where Drunk You might make a mess. If you have belligerent sexual tension with your good friend, but don’t want to ruin your friendship by hooking up, maybe the two of you shouldn’t drink alone. That kind of stuff. You have to proactively babysit Drunk You while you’re still sober.
9. Starting with beer, then switching to liquor.
You know the saying, “Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear. Beer before liquor, never sicker?” Those things don’t become sayings for no reason…
8. Not taking your time.
There’s no reason to slam your drinks really fast. It’s not a race!
7. Being an asshole.
The fact that being drunk gives you less control over your actions does not give you a free pass for being an asshole while you’re drunk. Being an adult means taking responsibility for your actions, got it?
6. Not eating anything.
You need some food in your stomach for several reasons. 1. It all tastes really good when you’re drunk, and… 2. Drinking on an empty stomach is just ill-advised.