I saw mentioned that a person had a hard time understanding why anyone would drink if they weren't getting buzzed or drunk at least. I have always felt like that.
I remember a vacation several years ago where we met up with extended family. We ended up in a restaurant that also was a microbrewery. Needless to say, they had a great beer selection. When the time came to leave because we were going to see a play, a few of the women left their glasses of fancy beer on the table virtually untouched, 1/2 to 3/4 full.
I considered lagging behind a bit so that I would be the last one to leave. Then I could chug down the microbrews and it wouldn't go to waste. Besides, I also figured that since I'm going to a play I won't be able to drink for a few hours, and I would wreck the buzz I had going.
Somehow I managed to refrain from making an ass of myself, and I didn't do it. But I was surprised that I considered it.