I'm a social drinker. Don't get out that much and don't drink very often. But when I do, I feel this compulsion to open up to everyone. You know - stuff that is considered way too soft to ever be socially acceptable in normal Australian culture. I let people I care about know how much I care about them, honestly express stuff that bugs me including work stuff, tell people I admire or think are awesome that I admire them and think they're awesome, post stupid things on SB etc 
I'm probably a heart on sleeve/life's too short kinda chick at the best of times and I really value honesty and openness. But is it generally regarded as craziness these days? I don't say stuff unless I am sincere and I mean it, but sometimes it feels like all people really want to hear about is the weather. Do I need to surrender my phone to a designated driver every time I drink? Should I start accessorising with a gag?
I never say anything I think might hurt someone - I don't mean openness with no accountability. Or crazy stalking over-familiarity with people you hardly know. I just mean talking about stuff that means something.
Sorry to you guys for me writing this, but at least I wasn't telling someone else how awesome I think they are while I was busy. Thank F this forum is for shooting the breeze...
Don't change a thing Darlin'. There should be more like you that keep an honest face, do not have a hidden agenda, say what they mean and mean what they say.
Those qualities seem to be quite uncommon amongst females these days.
sound like an awesome chick .... tell me - how is the silent treatment going these days ??? take it easy 'Saltie 
Just out of interest, have you had a few now?
I don't think you have anything to worry about, whether you've had a drink or not.
If you can't tell people close to you, how you feel about them, there's something wrong with the culture you're in.
Hehe... yes decrepit. But only a few! Work dinner with lots of frank and open discussion.
You have a frighteningly good memory Pup. See? Repeat offender. Seems I also need someone to suspend my SB login
Thank you all very much. It's a big relief to know there's people out there who aren't afraid to go beyond the weather
I believe that honesty is a virtue .
If people don't want to hear your honesty then maybe you should not drink with them.
But the truth is often different for everybody as they will have there own opinion
Im honest & I pride myself on that.
a spades a spade.
If you don't want my honest opinion you don't ask me questions
But being honest can have major draw backs .
Yes your ass does look big in that cause your fat is an honest answer but as I have learned its probably not the correct response..
just be who you are all the time (a couple of drinks or not) - some will shy away from honesty as it as too deep or too much for them, but I reckon the majority would appreciate your honesty and sincerity
You can never be too honest but sometimes its important to keep your mouth shut if you think it will hurt someones feelings unnecessarily...you might also like to join the club of people who don't give a **** what others think...its quite invigorating
This video won't be for everyone. Being honest or open isn't for everyone either. At certain times it is appropriate to not say exactly what's on your mind too.
People who have introvert styles of personalities generally don't like jibbering on about the weather, and there's lots of introverts out there, so your not alone. Introverts are into more meaningful conversation, perhaps like yourself.
Embrace your honesty and authenticity. Why the hell not.
