Are you a slow or fast drinker?

[kdonnel]

While walking at the park today there was a woman walking the opposite direction. We passed each other near the beginning of the walk and I noticed she was walking with a 20-24oz cup from Dunkin'. The first time we passed it was 3/4 full. The second time we passed, 45 minutes later, it was 1/2 full. The closest Dunkin' to the park is just under 4 miles away. That means in 4 miles of driving and 2.5 miles of walking she had only consumed 1/2 her beverage. I would classify her as a slow drinker.

I would classify myself as a fast drinker. I would have finished the drink on the drive to the park. I regularly open and finish a 16 oz bottle of water in just a few seconds.

I don't understand how someone can nurse a drink for hours.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I regularly open and finish a 16 oz bottle of water in just a few seconds.

Fairly fast drinker here, but not that fast

 

[PollyannaMom]

Slow drinker here. I generally make my coffee at home, and it's rare that I finish it before needing to warm it up in microwave.

 

[leebee]

I have my coffee in the morning and then many days, that's it until the next day. I guess this qualifies me as a slow drinker, hahaha!
[Yes, I know it's not good for me. I'm working on it, but liquids bloat me almost immediately and make me feel oh, so gross, like I want to vomit.]

 

[team bradfield]

Beer, fast
Bourbon, slow

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

If its hot I'm taking a while.
If its cold I'm taking a while.
If its room temp or just a bit chilled I can drink fairly quickly but I wouldn't just down it.
FYI its not really healthy to drink a lot of water in just a few seconds... and depending on how much you're consuming in that short of a time frame you could die of water intoxication.

 

[kdonnel]

FYI it’s not really healthy to drink a lot of water in just a few seconds... and depending on how much you're consuming in that short of a time frame you could die of water intoxication.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication

Seems to think you need to consume a gallon or more over an hour or two.

16 ozs is not a concern.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication

Seems to think you need to consume a gallon or more over an hour or two.

16 ozs is not a concern.

You shouldn't drink more than 32oz per hour as that about how much your kidneys can handle.
Seems like you could easily do that if you drink 16oz in a few seconds. Do that a few times in an hour...
But do whatever works for you.

 

[Marionette]

It depends a lot on what I am drinking. I drink a lot of iced tea but sip on it all day. If I am drinking water to get my water allotment for the day, I will guzzle it pretty quickly.

 

[RedAngie]

I can nurse a beer for an hour or more but polish off a bottle of wine in 20 minutes.

(Not too much of an exaggeration.)

 

[NYCgrrl]

I’m renowned/infamous for my ability to drink and eat slowly; been left in restaurants when others couldn’t take it anymore .

 

[Kitty 34]

If I'm really thirsty water goes does fast. Otherwise I sip my coffee and other beverages.

 

[Kitty 34]

Slow drinker here. I generally make my coffee at home, and it's rare that I finish it before needing to warm it up in microwave.

I put my coffee in the microwave a lot especially in the wintertime.

 

[OhDannyBoy]

Super fast unless I'm enjoying a nice bourbon or scotch.

 

[firefly_ris]

Slooowww.

 

[citruscurtis]

The best frozen coffee drink on the West Coast is in yreka California...I can make it last to mt Shasta resvior or to Ashland Oregon....boy do I miss I-5

 

[Moliphino]

I'm a fast drinker, especially if there's a straw.

 

[dizneegirl]

Slow.

 

[BrianL]

It depends a lot on what I am drinking. I drink a lot of iced tea but sip on it all day. If I am drinking water to get my water allotment for the day, I will guzzle it pretty quickly.

Yeah, I drink certain things faster, but my morning chai latte takes me easily over an hour to drink. The best thing in the world is my reghargeble heated mug - because I got tired of having to reheat my sippin' tea!

 

[LoveDaisy]

In general I am a slow drinker but I lost my lower saliva glands during radiation treatments for cancer so I struggle with dry mouth. I often carry a bottle of water for this reason. I also cannot eat without a drink due to the loss of saliva glands so I tend to drink a lot when I eat.