I first had too much to drink when I was 15 as well. I had a test in chemistry the next day and needed to be "fresh" but couldn't sleep, so I figured I would sneak a little sumptin sumptin to put me to sleep (mummy and daddy were watching TV in the next room and never knew a thing). Well that one little drink evolved into a couple more and since it was my first real time imbibing, I got looped pretty quickly. ...and the next day I had to ask to make up that test! That was my very first time (among only a handful of times) I had too much to drink...and my stomach still turns at the mere memory.

BUT, as far as that night at the restaurant years ago, no I only had 2 martini's at dinner, no wine. However, afterward my friend dragged me to a bar where she was saying goodbye to more friends and they "forced" me to drink some Irish coffee. Well needless to say I only got a couple of slurps in before I knew I had to go home. I really HATE getting drunk, so this is never an experience I like to repeat.

As far as swanky not equating with being "good", I hear ya!