Another thought
When I say I'll be home at a certain time and then don't its because of one of three reasons, and I figure its the same for most guys: 1) Lost track of the time (this happens when copious ammounts of alchohol are imbibed) 2) No taxi available and had to wait for one/start walking 3) Mates convinced me to stay out later (often also because of copious alchohol consumption) but I usually call if this happens.

"Couple of pints" is code for 1) Pints were bought a couple at a time or 2) don't remember but it sounds better than several shots. I never have a couple of pints. I go for a couple, but know full well it will be more (its to do with waiting for mate to finish his you get another while you wait and leap frog each other) but I usually remember exactly what I drink and if queried, say the whole list.

So its not that we lie as such. Our memories just get a little hazy that's all.
(Teran Thinks Pogonophobia is funny, Thu 6 Dec 2007, 10:14, Reply)