I live in Ireland and I don't drink alcohol. At all. It's annoying to see / hear comments like this as if by not wanting to drink you either want to insult people or you don't know how to have fun.
It's really ironic and beyond ridiculous that you are judged for choosing not to drink either because you find it harmful or because you don't like the taste of alcohol (which are both reasons in my case).
Give me a break, I am as entitled not to drink as you are to get pissed. There is not just one way to grieve and celebrate the deceased's life. If you think so, you need to grow up.
I don't think she can really be blamed unless you discussed the wake beforehand. I doubt she did it to intentionally wind you up or upset you.
Wakes are usually seen as two things - a celebration of the person's life or a time for less formal mourning after the funeral. Depending on what kind of background and family you come from, your views on wakes may be different.
Where I'm from, wakes are usually more akin to wedding receptions. Lots of them are held in pubs or bars in my family.
omg you all are way too sensitive people drink when bad stuff happens so what...and dont u mean funeral? lol
MzZombicidal 36
No, I'm pretty sure OP meant wake.
Also, just because he's from Mexico, doesn't mean he drank. He was clearly upset by his girlfriend's actions which shows that having alcohol at a wake is not something he's used to.
mi pesame desde saltillo, y en cuanto a tu novia, se la mamó , alv con ella
Axel5238 29
Depending on where the girlfriend from and culture differences this could be a nice gesture. However, On average it isn't common. It really depends on her intent and her background.
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Stoodle 9
What the hell..
BillMurray_fml 12
Wow...sorry about your mom man.
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PrincessCastiel 27
That's awful!! I'm so sorry about your mother OP. I've lost a lot of people in my family so I'm sorry for what you're most-likely going through.
roe1992 4
As an Irish girl, I didn't realise that was unusual, in fact it would be offensive not to drink at a funeral.
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
I live in Ireland and I don't drink alcohol. At all. It's annoying to see / hear comments like this as if by not wanting to drink you either want to insult people or you don't know how to have fun. It's really ironic and beyond ridiculous that you are judged for choosing not to drink either because you find it harmful or because you don't like the taste of alcohol (which are both reasons in my case). Give me a break, I am as entitled not to drink as you are to get pissed. There is not just one way to grieve and celebrate the deceased's life. If you think so, you need to grow up.
JVIarijke 24
I don't usually say break up, but eh... I think you should break up with your girlfriend, OP. She really has no respect for you at all.
horizontalline 18
There was a ton of beer at my mom's wake, but she was always a "celebrate life and have a good time" kind of lady.
GhostChickens 17
I don't think she can really be blamed unless you discussed the wake beforehand. I doubt she did it to intentionally wind you up or upset you. Wakes are usually seen as two things - a celebration of the person's life or a time for less formal mourning after the funeral. Depending on what kind of background and family you come from, your views on wakes may be different. Where I'm from, wakes are usually more akin to wedding receptions. Lots of them are held in pubs or bars in my family.
maryyymary 3
omg you all are way too sensitive people drink when bad stuff happens so what...and dont u mean funeral? lol
MzZombicidal 36
No, I'm pretty sure OP meant wake. Also, just because he's from Mexico, doesn't mean he drank. He was clearly upset by his girlfriend's actions which shows that having alcohol at a wake is not something he's used to.
maryyymary 3
woah woah andddd your from mexico? lmao u knoe u drank that beer shush
Dpac7 19
May be the beer was for you.
drluck 1
mi pesame desde saltillo, y en cuanto a tu novia, se la mamó , alv con ella
Axel5238 29
Depending on where the girlfriend from and culture differences this could be a nice gesture. However, On average it isn't common. It really depends on her intent and her background.