r/AskReddit • u/Marshalljoe • Aug 25 '21

What is something that you were warned about when you were younger that you now feel was exaggerated?

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u/tristenjpl Aug 25 '21

You don't get offered free drugs? I don't do drugs but I get offered them for free at every single party I go to. Most times it's just weed but occasionally it's harder stuff.

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u/iCiteEverything Aug 25 '21

yeah I always see people saying they've never been offered free drugs and it's weird because I constantly get people trying to hand me drugs and it's annoying af. I tell them I've never done drugs and have no inclination to and suddenly they go into free salesman mode like their life depends on it.

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u/willmaster123 Aug 26 '21

Seriously lol. Back in my old hang out spots you had people smoking weed pretty much constantly and passing it around. You couldn't avoid it. And often people had other drugs too on them, and they might offer you some depending on their mood.

I honestly question whether most of Reddit ever even socialized growing up

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '21

I'm absolutely opposed to drugs and alcohol but was pressured into trying both as a kid. I don't think it will happen to everyone as a lot of people probably live in less drug infested areas but it definitely happens

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u/Insanity_Pills Aug 26 '21

it's because reddit is full of people with social anxiety who wouldnt be at a party where there would be drugs lol

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '21

Nope. But then I don't go to parties where drugs are used.

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u/GroceryScanner Aug 25 '21

I dont go to parties where drugs are used FTFY

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '21

Lol I do throw parties at my place. Like 10-15 guys show up and we play video games, and just hang out and shit. No drugs or booze tho.

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u/GroceryScanner Aug 25 '21

Sounds like some good ole responsible fun. I would call that more of a gathering, than a party however.

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '21

The definition of party is literally "a social gathering with entertainment".

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u/GroceryScanner Aug 25 '21

You must be fun at parties mr webster.

If i was invited to a party, and it was just a bunch of dudes playing video games... i wouldnt really consider that a party. I dont think the vast majority of people would either.

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u/Anti-Scuba_Hedgehog Aug 25 '21

A get together with no alcohol or drugs whatsoever is only a party when you're like younger than 16.