‘Only wine can soothe our unhappiness.’ This is a ancient Chinese saying. Wine is always regarded as a ’soul-pain killer’, but does it only mean that? I am quite an alcoholic although I never drink to get drunk, wine means lots for me.

For many people, we drink when we feel unhappy. When I am depressed, I would drink some wine. I know that drinking cannot help tackle problems, but at least after drinking I won’t dig into the problems too much and I can have a good rest after drinking and to regain energy for a new day. This gives me more power to settle troubles and to work harder.

To gain excitement is another reason that makes us drink. Wine appears nearly in every celebrations and parties. Surely, even if we don・t drink, we can still have a great time during parties, but obviously, wine can really create a more exciting atmosphere and makes the people feel more passionate!

Drinking helps to strengthen our guts! Actors in films drink before they fight, this appears in 5 out of 10 Chinese martial art movies. For me, when I do not have the gut to do something I normally won’t do, I may drink a bit to make myself brave enough to act. I believe many people have experience like this.

I have a very good example to share. My friend loves a handsome guy for a long period of time but she dared not to let him know. One day we went for happy hour and after drinking some wine, she was so brave to call the guy and let him know how much she adored him. Now they are going to get engaged soon! How lovely wine is!

Relaxing atmosphere can be easily created by wine. In many functions we can see wine there, for example, we drink a bit during cocktail interviews, cocktail receptions and speed dating. Wine can calm us down from our stress and help us make new friends easily. Next time if you are organizing friends-making events, don・t forget to get some wine!

Scholars and news groups always emphasize how harmful drinking is. No doubt, many crimes like speed-driving, wounding and raping are caused by severe intoxication, however, drinking wine is not equivalent to crime.

To drink does not necessarily mean to err, what matters is always the amount you drink. Never rely on alcohol, it can soothe your pain, but cannot cure your unhappiness. Drink wisely, act wisely.

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