Since a few lawyers that I personally know tend to imbibe alcoholic beverages on rare occasion (the rest drink nearly constantly), it’s as important that you know this one tidbit as much as how to cross an eyewitness. Okay, maybe not AS important, but you should still be aware of this.
You get 20% more liquor when your drink is served in a short wide glass than when it’s served in a tall thin one, according to this report. Using the cost-benefit approach that I learned in college, that means that you will not save a dime (since the total amount of liquid to travel down your gullet will remain unchanged) by using the shorter glassware, you will increase your net stupor by that amount.
If you happen to be with clients (or judges, when they’re buying), bear this in mind. Nobody likes a sloppy drunk, and the only person who won’t realize that you’re sloppy drunk is you. Because you’re sloppy drunk.
And to bring this around to the criminal law perspective, if you’re going to drink enough to affect your coordination, skills or judgment, not to mention elevate your blood alcohol level above .08%, don’t drive. That’s why we have cabs and friends.
You get 20% more liquor when your drink is served in a short wide glass than when it’s served in a tall thin one, according to this report. Using the cost-benefit approach that I learned in college, that means that you will not save a dime (since the total amount of liquid to travel down your gullet will remain unchanged) by using the shorter glassware, you will increase your net stupor by that amount.
If you happen to be with clients (or judges, when they’re buying), bear this in mind. Nobody likes a sloppy drunk, and the only person who won’t realize that you’re sloppy drunk is you. Because you’re sloppy drunk.
And to bring this around to the criminal law perspective, if you’re going to drink enough to affect your coordination, skills or judgment, not to mention elevate your blood alcohol level above .08%, don’t drive. That’s why we have cabs and friends.
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I thought this was about someone getting shot. Good thing it isn’t.
It’s never a joke to me when anyone, even a lawyer, is hurt. Sorry for the confusion. You know, the English language has its limitations.
SHG
Did you mean shot as in “drunk off his ass”? I thought that too, but then I thought the “bar” could be the defense bar.
As in: “Lawyer is shot by someone; the defense bar is in turmoil”