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Posted on: May 13, 2008 5:18 AM, by Selva
The intoxicated brain knows no fear. Apparently, that's why people loosen-up when drunk and will happily talk to fearsome strangers. That's funny, 'coz someone I know will go completely quiet when drunk and will simply stare at you like you are a wall of abstract painting if you talk to him. I am wondering why..
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The consumption of alcohol seems to exacerbate the mood that the person was in prior to consumption. It does not make everyone brave and talkative. Pre-existing depression may potentially be the reason your friend becomes quiet and withdrawn after drinking.
Posted by: Jade | May 13, 2008 9:42 AM
Also different people seem to react differently to alcohol. It may be that your friend is, under whatever his "normal" personality may be, really a quiet, withdrawn, even shy person. When his inhibitions are lowered by alcohol these qualities could be more pronounced.
And this is purely perception (I've never done a formal study) but different types of alcohol seem to me to affect people differently. For instance tequila seems to bring out the dark side in everyone I know who drinks it--but only when it's consumed straight. Margarita drinkers are slightly mellower.
Posted by: Christopher Waldrop | May 13, 2008 5:01 PM