Drinking and smoking is still disgusting

Someone asked me the other day, "what kinds of alcohol do you like?" Without any hesitation, I responded, "I like at least one for each category: Hennessy and Remy for cognac, Grey Goose for vodka and Patron for Tequila." Almost simultaneously, ignoring my answer, he asked, "Do you drink it straight up or mixed with candy?" Of course, immediately, I knew where the conversation was heading. Obviously, he wants to prove his "Macho" and "manly" ways with me. And then he said, "Come on, you can't mix it like that! You gotta down it". As he continued to talk, I was waiting for him to display his so-called "manhood"(or at least fake it) by: barking like a dog, spitting on the floor and if I'm lucky, grab his crotch. Ha! Is that how a man supposed to behave? I'm certain that his cockiness thickens every time someone replies, "mixed drinks". To be honest, it was a little entertaining but annoying at the same time. Look, it doesn't matter how many ways we creatively mix an alcohol drink, it will never be as smooth as drinking a can of soda. Alcohol is part disgusting and part enjoyable, whether its "straight up", chilled in ice or mixed with sweets. As for cigarettes, regular, mild or light, makes no difference in damaging your lung. There's no way that having a harsher drink or smoke makes a person more of a man(or woman). You can either enjoy alcohol with or without another ingredient because it's not something you drink on a regular basis. A cigarette, although I haven't had one since '03, can just be a simple remedy for stress or a long day at work. If you think about it, both are equally distasteful so let's just leave it at that.