Notes for drinking

*to get wasted =very drunk

*tequila:[n]

a strong alcoholic drink made in Mexico

*to take shots of brandy

*outlook:[n]

1) your general attitude to life and the world

2) what is expected to happen in the future

3) a view from a particular place

*appearance:[n]

1) the way that someone or something looks

2) an act of performing or participating in a public event: he is well-known for his television appearances.

3) an act of becoming visible or noticeable; an arrival: the sudden appearance of her daughter startled her.

*Hangover :[n]

1)disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)

2) something from the past that still exists or happens but is no longer necessary or useful

*Minimum legal drinking age is 21,driving age is 16 in US.

With evidence that a lower drinking age resulted in more traffic injuries and fatalities among youth, citizen advocacy groups pressured states to restore the MLDA to 21.

*Drinking responsibility

1. Know your tolerance.

2. Choose designated drivers and drinking buddies. 

3. sip your drinks rather than chugging them or taking straight shots of liquor.

4. Don't accept a drink from someone you don't know or trust, if you didn't see him get the drink. 
5. Drink water before you go to sleep. 

6. Don't be afraid to vomit if necessary.

Read more: How to Drink Responsibly for College Kids | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7338870_drink-responsibly-college-kids.html#ixzz21rYt9weK

by Yawen & Janice.