Since alcohol makes us lose a sense of judgment and inhibitions, we can find ourself in dangerous situations. Therefore, in order to avoid this, it’s always a good idea to drink with friends you trust. However, keeping up with drunks friends at a bar can be difficult. So here’s some tips for group drinking and how to make sure you stay with your pack.
Group Drinking: Staying Safe with Friends
Create a Game Plan
One of the most important steps in group drinking is to create a game plan. Before you ever hit the bars, you want to make sure all of your friends are on the same page. Some friends tend to wander, especially after a few drinking. So, talk about how important it is to stick together. Then, develop a plan for what bars you’re going to, when you’ll leave, and how to contact one another if you become separated.
Charge Your Phones
It becomes difficult to stick together when you can keep in contact with members of the group. Since cell phones allow you to talk and share locations with one another, they are a crucial part of safe group drinking. However, they don’t come in handy if they don’t have a charge. So, make sure to charge your phone to a full battery before going out.
Travel in Pairs
While ideally you want to stay with you group at all times, that can be nearly impossible. So, even though you may not be with the whole gang, make sure you aren’t alone. Rather than wondering around the bar by yourself, be sure to travel in pairs. Grab a friend before heading over to the bar or bathroom line. By practicing this form of group drinking, you’re less likely to become lost or be victim to a creep or angry drinker that’s looking for a fight.
In short, we become less aware of danger when we drink. Therefore, it’s important to stay with your friends. By group drinking, you can make sure you don’t become a victim of dangerous situation. In addition, friends can help you make safer decisions, despite the fact that alcohol reduces your inhibitions.