Any of you guys don't drink, gamble, or smoke?

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Cleaner

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Everything in moderation, except smoking. That's just stupid. I drink about once every month or two and when in Vegas...Well lets just say the blackjack table and me are close friends. Don't like Holdem so I don't gamble on a regular basis. I think Holdem is far to slow and lacks any kind of quick reward system like blackjack does. I don't have enough of an attention span to play holdem.
 

raystorm

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I'm 28 and do not smoke or gamble. I'm not much of a drinker though I do enjoy the occasional beer with my father or some friends.
 

MAME

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Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Is there some inherent virtue in denying yourself things that can give you pleasure?

According to religion there is, one of the reasons I am against it ;)

I think people should do what they want to do, but really try to limit things that have little to no benifits (smoking for example)

But as far as being guilty for having sex or something, that's just stupid

 

MetalMat

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Originally posted by: oboeguy
Don't do any of those. Why would I? Gambling is a tax on those who are bad at math, smoking is completely stupid, and alcohol is disgusting. Your friends are idiots; find new ones.

That being said, I will once in a while buy a lottery ticket (twice a year maybe?). :D

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Wow, you must be a thrilling person to be around. I bet you get out of control when you buy that lottery ticket.
 
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was it johnny carson who said "i knew a guy that never smoked, drank or gambled. he only ate healthy foods, no coffee and obstained from sex... he was perfectly happy/healthy up until the day he killed himself" ?? (p.s... i know i butchered that quote!)
 

CRXican

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Originally posted by: Lola
was it johnny carson who said "i knew a guy that never smoked, drank or gambled. he only ate healthy foods, no coffee and obstained from sex... he was perfectly happy/healthy up until the day he killed himself" ?? (p.s... i know i butchered that quote!)

I'm sure it's close enough, we get the point. You only live once and if all you do during that time is only what needs to be done to survive what a boring life it will be. Partaking in alcohol doesn't mean you get plasterd all the time. It's great to enjoy a tasty brew after a long work week to help you relax. Don't knock it till you try it.
 

Baked

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Guilty, guilty, guilty. I'm digging a really deep grave in the backyard as we speak.
 

RMSistight

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Originally posted by: Pocahontas
Let me guess, are you also still a virgin ??

Hell no. Lost my virginity at 17. My roommate hasn't even had sex yet....partly because of his religion.
 

RMSistight

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My roommate for some reason idolized drinking and smoking. For drinking he says it's part of his Russian culture which is fine. But his reasoning for smoking is the dumbest I've ever heard.

HIM: "Could you imagine growing up with people around you all your life that smoke and you didn't?"

ME: "I'd tell them to F off. I like my clean lungs."

My roommate and his buddies tried to get me to drink. That's when I busted out my all serious all craziness look.....then they backed off. I was ready to take a beer bottle and throw it against the wall to prove my point.
 

macwinlin

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Having been born and lived in Las Vegas for a significant period of time, it's safe to say all 3 activities were prevalent then as they are, of course, now. But surprisingly:

-I don't care for drinking (only had a little with friends and during special occasions such as New Year's Eve). I never liked beer and wine is ok, but it would not be my first choice of what to drink.
-I don't smoke, but I didn't have to since I was exposed to second-hand smoke whenever I went to a casino.
-I don't gamble because I wasn't allowed to when I was growing up, and now, I'm mostly not interested in most games with the exception of card games like poker and blackjack. Plus, I don't think I can afford to gamble much.
 

cavemanmoron

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Originally posted by: RMSistight
For some reason I keep being criticized from my roommate and my peers. I'm Asian and 21 years old. I've had a couple of sips here and there but I don't drink period. I just think alcohol is nasty in general. I hate gambling and I've never smoked in my life. They say I'm "weird".

Is it so wrong to have a clean liver and a set of clear lungs!?



Alcohol is a depressant drug,I am depressed enough,and don't need extra help.;)

I have had 2 drinks so far this year.

I buy on average 4 Lotto tickets a month.

I have smoked in the past,but,never as a habit. All it did was make me cough;
and gave me bad breath.Ugh.
 

brigden

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I drink too much, occasonally do drugs, seldom gamble, and I've never tried smoking. I'm 26.
 

TheLonelyPhoenix

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Been trying to kick the smoking habit for awhile now. I keep getting down to a couple cigs a day and then I snap. Guess I just don't have enough ways of dealing with stress.
 
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I drink (not much), don't really smoke (tried 3x - not cigarettes, though ;)), and I'm not too entertained with gambling (considering that I always lost my money :roll: )
 

oboeguy

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Originally posted by: MetalMat
Originally posted by: oboeguy
Don't do any of those. Why would I? Gambling is a tax on those who are bad at math, smoking is completely stupid, and alcohol is disgusting. Your friends are idiots; find new ones.

That being said, I will once in a while buy a lottery ticket (twice a year maybe?). :D

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Wow, you must be a thrilling person to be around. I bet you get out of control when you buy that lottery ticket.

I don't understand why doing stupid things makes someone interesting.
 

Cuda1447

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Im 20 and I don't drink or smoke. I don't gamble at Casino's. Only gambling I do is playing poker. Won 50 bucks last night :)


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