I wish I could drink like a lady, I'll have one or two at the most. Three and I'm under the table, Four and I'm under the host.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She warns about the progressive loss of dignity and control when drinking alcohol.
- In plain terms
- Drinking too much leads to trouble quickly.
- What can you take from it?
- Drink responsibly to avoid embarrassment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your limit?
- How do you handle others drinking?
Another view
This exaggerates the effects for comedic effect.
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