Being drunk - Could people tell ?
Being drunk - Could people tell ?
Its the one question, I am afraid to ask my Wife, because I have been so deceitful over the years and she has been supporting me now, that its a proverbial slap in the face to ask her this.
When you were drunk, do you think other people could tell ?
What did you do to hide the fact that you were drunk if anything ?
Just curious.
I used to wash my mouth out with Cola and hold it for 30 seconds every few minutes. It was my belief that this kills any odours from my mouth. I would then repeat with brushing teeth and mouthwash.
When you were drunk, do you think other people could tell ?
What did you do to hide the fact that you were drunk if anything ?
Just curious.
I used to wash my mouth out with Cola and hold it for 30 seconds every few minutes. It was my belief that this kills any odours from my mouth. I would then repeat with brushing teeth and mouthwash.
An extensive brushing teeth/mouth/tongue regime in the morning was my routine before leaving to go to work, then on the drive to work, a couple pieces of chewing gum, then I would change my gum for fresh pieces for the walk from the carpark to work.
I have no idea though whether it did the job or not, but no one in 4yrs ever said anything, about smelling alcohol, or appearing slightly still tipsy I would say in the mornings after heavier nights.
On a night out though, I 'd say it came across quite obvious as the hours went on, when your turned away for being too drunk by bouncers, it must be pretty obvious!!
I have no idea though whether it did the job or not, but no one in 4yrs ever said anything, about smelling alcohol, or appearing slightly still tipsy I would say in the mornings after heavier nights.
On a night out though, I 'd say it came across quite obvious as the hours went on, when your turned away for being too drunk by bouncers, it must be pretty obvious!!
I have sat near people on public transport who had obviously been drinking... that acrid smell is hard to cover up. I know it so well now, but I must have smelt like that all the time. I always thought the smell of my cigarettes would cover it up. Haha, I sound very classy don't I! I used to chew gum all the time. It doesn't matter what you do, it'll still be there. I think though that everyone is so worried about themselves that they don't notice the people around them. I was obsessed with wondering who else may be drunk, or sober... I think I can tell now and 90% of people walk around sober... who knew. You can only relate to the world from your own perspective and when I was drinking part of me really couldn't believe that other people were actually sober. So I reckon most normies wouldn't be able to believe that other people might be drunk...
An extensive brushing teeth/mouth/tongue regime in the morning was my routine before leaving to go to work, then on the drive to work, a couple pieces of chewing gum, then I would change my gum for fresh pieces for the walk from the carpark to work.
I have no idea though whether it did the job or not, but no one in 4yrs ever said anything, about smelling alcohol, or appearing slightly still tipsy I would say in the mornings after heavier nights.
On a night out though, I 'd say it came across quite obvious as the hours went on, when your turned away for being too drunk by bouncers, it must be pretty obvious!!
I have no idea though whether it did the job or not, but no one in 4yrs ever said anything, about smelling alcohol, or appearing slightly still tipsy I would say in the mornings after heavier nights.
On a night out though, I 'd say it came across quite obvious as the hours went on, when your turned away for being too drunk by bouncers, it must be pretty obvious!!
The only person who ever said anything to me, I was sat on a train/tram with my 3 year old and he said, that the person in front smelt like me. The person in front was wasted on booze.
My Wife has never said anything. I am just starting to think, its a difficult question to say to someone, do you think your drinking too much ?
I wonder if people are too polite or love you too much to bring the subject up. Obviously 3 years olds dont count.
My Wife has never said anything. I am just starting to think, its a difficult question to say to someone, do you think your drinking too much ?
I wonder if people are too polite or love you too much to bring the subject up. Obviously 3 years olds dont count.
There's been many threads about "functioning" on the Forum and never being pulled up for it at work, meant I just continued drinking the same amount every evening as I was getting away with it!!
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I'm not sure if I smelt like alcohol in the mornings after this last relapse, but it sure concerned me, made me nervous, and added so much to my already existent anxiety. I was unable to be my normal confident self. Concerned people could tell I was obviously impaired by something. My excuse would be, its a cold. I'd chew on cough drops,,, Damn,,, what a way to live huh. Lately I've returned to my confident, humorous, and kind person that I like. People are happy to see me in the morning,, and I'm happy to be there.
The only person who ever called me on it was my boss. She called me out each and every time about smelling like a drunk. Never pulled any punches. So I would guess others smelled it too but just didn't want to say anything.
One of my last drunks I got home before my wife and slammed down a bunch of wine. Then I mouthwashed and tooth pasted until I believed I was good and fresh.
She walked in the house and from 30 feet away said, "You've been drinking."
She walked in the house and from 30 feet away said, "You've been drinking."
I was always armed with mints - used mouthwash, perfume, eyedrops - but it was the change in my personality that gave me away. Apparently I became argumentative & obnoxious. Who knew? I'm so thankful it's over.
Yes I'm pretty sure everyone knew. And would have known regardless. When I was drunk.
I never tried to hide it though. Also I never drank before work or other times that I was not supposed to. It was at home or on weekends.
Anyway, I can smell someone who has alcohol on their breath from pretty far away. Its tough to cover up liquor...
I never tried to hide it though. Also I never drank before work or other times that I was not supposed to. It was at home or on weekends.
Anyway, I can smell someone who has alcohol on their breath from pretty far away. Its tough to cover up liquor...
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