I have a drink before my DnD sessions as it loosens me up and brings me out of my shell a bit. I imagine that could be called strategic drinking.
As long as you’re not relying on alcohol just to get through the day, and you can function well in your life without it, there’s nothing wrong with having a drink before a tough conversation.
Humans have been using alcohol as a social lubricant for thousands of years. That doesn’t make it safe, but it’s also not a great evil, in moderation.
I have a drink before my DnD sessions as it loosens me up and brings me out of my shell a bit. I imagine that could be called strategic drinking.
As long as you’re not relying on alcohol just to get through the day, and you can function well in your life without it, there’s nothing wrong with having a drink before a tough conversation.
Humans have been using alcohol as a social lubricant for thousands of years. That doesn’t make it safe, but it’s also not a great evil, in moderation.