You and your buddies have planned to go drinking after work and it's your 'fortunate' turn to be the designated driver. Did I just hear someone heave a big sigh?
Well, you don't have to be all down about it because being a designated driver can be fun too! Besides, you have the honour of keeping everyone safe and making sure that the party ends on a good note.
Tip 1: Let everyone know that you are the designated driver before the party starts
Although the reason behind this is so that your friends who intend to drink don't drive to the venue, expect lots of pats on your back and a deep sense of appreciation for you once you let them know that you're the designated driver for the day.
Tip 2: Order only non-alcoholic drinks for yourself
Did you know that even when you don't feel drunk, as long as there's alcohol in your body, it can affect your reaction time?
The human brain has to deal with many things and process vast amounts of information all the time. Alcohol affects attentiveness and one's ability to make quick decisions on the road, react to changes in the environment and execute specific, often difficult manoeuvres behind the wheel.
Drink driving is a very serious offence and the penalties are severeIf it's your turn to be the designated driver, it's best to steer clear of any forms of alcohol throughout the day to ensure that you and your friends get home safely.
Some drinks you may want to consider are non-alcoholic beers, mocktails (some examples: Nojito, Virgin Mary, Arnold Palmer), juices or the great tasting water if you are watching your weight.
Did you know that even when you don't feel drunk, as long as there's alcohol in your body, it can affect your reaction time?
The human brain has to deal with many things and process vast amounts of information all the time. Alcohol affects attentiveness and one's ability to make quick decisions on the road, react to changes in the environment and execute specific, often difficult manoeuvres behind the wheel.
Some drinks you may want to consider are non-alcoholic beers, mocktails (some examples: Nojito, Virgin Mary, Arnold Palmer), juices or the great tasting water if you are watching your weight.
Tip 3: Keep yourself busy! Get on the dance floor, have a conversation with your friends or play games
No one wants to be the designated driver and miss out on the fun, but who says you need alcohol to have a great time? With a little bit of creativity and self-assuredness, you can hit the dance floor, chat with your friends, get to know people, and even play some table games without the booze!
Tip 4: Keep watch of your friends' drink limits
If it's not for your friends, you may want to consider doing this for yourself as you won’t want to end up cleaning up puke, or worse, being puked on!
Set a sensible drinking limit for your friends - a good gauge is not more than four drinks for the guys and three for the girls on a night out. It is also recommended for them to have a glass of water or a mocktail after each alcoholic drink.
Take care of one another at the party and everybody will have a fun and safe timeSo, have you gotten your party check list ready? Here goes:
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- Entertainment i.e. dancing, conversation with friends, games
- Remind friends of the drink limits
- Alcohol-free drinks for me (the designated driver)
- A great night out for all
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