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Embarrassment

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Granny1810 Sat 04-Sept-21 10:55:40

I got very drunk at my friend's party. People say oh that's OK no need to apologise. No one has been as friendly with me as they were.
Should I ride it out or lay low for a while.

kittylester Sat 04-Sept-21 11:07:01

Are you new Granny1810, if so, welcome!

Someone will be along to advise you before long, I expect.

Peasblossom Sat 04-Sept-21 11:10:47

So have you apologised to your friend?

For being drunk? For what you did when you were drunk?

Two different scenarios.

Granny1810 Sat 04-Sept-21 11:13:22

Peasblossom

So have you apologised to your friend?

For being drunk? For what you did when you were drunk?

Two different scenarios.

I did apologise for being drunk. I am an amiable drunk and fell asleep before being being carted off home.

Nonogran Sat 04-Sept-21 11:13:59

Would you feel it appropriate to write an apology to the hostess/host? No need to be effusive, or make excuses, keep it short. Word would soon get around amongst the circle who were there that you are contrite.
Meanwhile, if you feel bad, do you need to step back & look at your drinking habit?
In your shoes I’d write a note, lie low & think hard such that embarrassment doesn’t happen again.
Don’t mean to sound black & white about it esp as I have no experience of drunks. Horrible label that - “drunk” or “drunks”.

Blossoming Sat 04-Sept-21 11:16:22

It doesn’t sound like you did anything terrible. Maybe you are thinking they’re being less friendly because you feel ashamed. These things usually blow over.

M0nica Sat 04-Sept-21 11:22:19

Was there a reason you got so drunk? Had you just had a broken relationship, lost your job or anything like that? Most people have a lot of sympathy if that is the reason.

To be honest, if all you did was fall asleep and had to have a lift home, and you do not make a habit of behaving like this, then I think most people will shrug and just say to each other, 'What got into Granny1810 last night? That is not like her.

However, if you are known for your drinking and just had a night when you were far worse than usual. I think you need to stop, take a breather and be honest to yourself about the role alcohol plays in your life and whether it needs to change.

Peasblossom Sat 04-Sept-21 11:32:50

If you’ve apologised then carry on as normal.

You might not get invited to other events though. That’s up to them to decide.

Nortsat Sat 04-Sept-21 12:23:09

Granny1810, people will soon forget, just carry on as normal. Do send a pretty card with a short apology, if that makes you feel better.

What would you do if the situation were reversed and a friend drank too much at an event you were holding?

If a friend did that at a party I was holding, I would smile a rueful smile and move on.
I wouldn’t expect a written apology but would be touched to receive one.

Not having been out much for the last 18 months and then having fun in company, I can see how it would be easy to misjudge how much you’ve drunk. Don’t be embarrassed, be kind to yourself and move on. ?

Sara1954 Sat 04-Sept-21 12:31:24

How close is your friend?
If it was one of my very close friends, who had seen me at my worst before, I would just laugh it off.
If it’s a newish friend, who you haven’t got much history with, it’s slightly more awkward.
But as long as you didn’t make a play for her husband, or throw up on her new carpet, I expect it will soon be forgotten, you were probably quite amusing (before you fell asleep)

Sara1954 Sat 04-Sept-21 12:33:13

I agree with Nortsat, don’t be embarrassed, move on

tiredoldwoman Sat 04-Sept-21 12:33:58

From one tiredoldwoman to another - you fell asleep at a party ! How wonderful , you must have felt relaxed in their company - they should feel honoured .
If you'd vomited on a cream carpet , tried to snog her husband or had a fist fight that might be something to hang your head about for a short while !
Enjoy the next party - no apologies needed x
You've made me smile today . x

tiredoldwoman Sat 04-Sept-21 12:34:58

oops Sara1954 - similar posts !!

Sara1954 Sat 04-Sept-21 12:41:29

Great minds tired old woman!

Liz46 Sat 04-Sept-21 12:47:08

I remember going to a party at a friend's house. It was mainly for ladies who worked together but her husband made a lovely punch with lots of fruit in it.

It tasted very good and not very alcoholic. Luckily for me another friend was one or two drinks ahead of me and when I saw the state she was in, I stopped!

I was in the same car as her when we were given a lift home and she did not recognise her own house. Luckily someone saw her car and took her in!

BlueBelle Sat 04-Sept-21 12:50:11

Is this a genuine post ? very strange for an introduction

Granny1810 Sat 04-Sept-21 12:50:34

Thank you everyone ❤️

JaneJudge Sat 04-Sept-21 12:50:58

I think you might have to move house

Daisend1 Sat 04-Sept-21 13:00:46

Sounds one hell of a party. When and where grin if i may be so bold as to ask is the next one grin ?

sodapop Sat 04-Sept-21 17:29:57

If this was just a one off I wouldn't worry about it Granny1810 we have all been there. However if this is a more regular occurrence then maybe you need to reduce your alcohol consumption. I always try to alternate one alcoholic drink with a glass of water.

Newatthis Sat 04-Sept-21 22:16:25

Does getting drunk and falling asleep warrant an apology? Many of us have done it. At least you didn’t try to ‘get it in’ with any of the husbands!

Lucca Sat 04-Sept-21 22:22:27

“Get it in” ??

Spinnaker Sat 04-Sept-21 22:30:20

Lucca

“Get it in” ??

My mind is boggling grin

Hetty58 Sat 04-Sept-21 22:39:52

Granny1810, it happens to the best of us - at least once! There's no need for shame.

A colleague got wasted at a works do - ended up falling in a puddle outside, then refused to come back in to work (she was so embarrassed). I had to talk her into coming back.

When it was my 'turn' to overdo the alcohol, I remember some of it - the wild dancing, hugging/kissing everyone, then falling asleep under a table, throwing up in a bin bag on the journey home - yet still I walked in, laughing it off, the next day!

Neen Sat 04-Sept-21 23:11:53

Hello, I expect it's because you feel a bit antsy over it, that your overthinking it.
Most of us have overstepped the alcohol and been that one at a celebration. I'd invite the host to afternoon tea and have relentless pots of tea while you put the world to right and then completely forget it . I feel sure it's probably overthinking it and they may even feel bad that you were drunk if they've not seen you drunk before. I'm sure by the next one it'll either be someone else or completely to forgotten ?