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why not just tell ur parents that it's not for you?
Gifting alcohol is a pretty big part of adult etiquette in the western world so you living in the UK and all i don't see why honesty should be a problem.
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Call the distillery at a later time. Why haven't you?
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On November 17 2011 21:15 Sfydjklm wrote:
why not just tell ur parents that it's not for you?
Gifting alcohol is a pretty big part of adult etiquette in the western world so you living in the UK and all i don't see why honesty should be a problem.
The rule is that if something is forbidden to you, its also forbidden for you to encourage it on others, so giving alcohol is discouraged as well as drinking it
But I've always been a "its your choice" guy, so I buy my mates drinks all the time at the pub. I'd rather just avoid any hassle
On November 17 2011 21:27 Jinsho wrote:
Call the distillery at a later time. Why haven't you?
Calling them at a later time would make it stupidly late for me 
I've tried it at like midday and early afternoon as well, but anything after 3pm Alaskan time makes it a bit hard since I have work in the morning, so I sleep early
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First I was like 'wtf won't it melt and why is it cool' so I guess it's some vodka brand.
I don't understand what your parents have to do with it. Do you believe that a supernatural being dictates to you that you can't drink alcohol or give it to your friends? Since you bring up Islam. If you do why do you consider buying it anyway. And if you don't, what's the issue?
When my parents are wrong I reprimand them. Maybe you should do the same. Maybe educate them on Islam and religious freedom or on philosophy. When my father says something that's bigoted, which he sometimes does, I correct him immediately. If your parents tell you you can't buy alcohol for your friends because they believe in something some guy wrote down in the 14th century, correct them. Tell them you aren't a muslim or you are a muslim who doesn't believe in that rule or whatever you feel like your reasoning is.
But then again the western relationship with alcohol isn't very healthy and the UK is probably the prime example by far. So when you come from a cultural background that is different, ignoring dogmas, why try to assimilate? There's tons of stuff to find if you want to include consumables. And why something you can't even buy anyway? Vodka is Vodka.
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Oh god, I thought this was about actual permafrost... That would of been slightly awkward. Yeah, i'm not sure then, I haven't ever gifted vodka to someone. You could send them a card that reads as such:
"I wanted to give you guys vodka, but I couldn't. Happy holidays!"
I think it would be great. It's the thought that counts, after all.
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@OP have you tried emailing the distillery?
+ Show Spoiler +On November 17 2011 21:39 Suisen wrote:
First I was like 'wtf won't it melt and why is it cool' so I guess it's some vodka brand.
I don't understand what your parents have to do with it. Do you believe that a supernatural being dictates to you that you can't drink alcohol or give it to your friends? Since you bring up Islam. If you do why do you consider buying it anyway. And if you don't, what's the issue?
When my parents are wrong I reprimand them. Maybe you should do the same. Maybe educate them on Islam and religious freedom or on philosophy. When my father says something that's bigoted, which he sometimes does, I correct him immediately. If your parents tell you you can't buy alcohol for your friends because they believe in something some guy wrote down in the 14th century, correct them. Tell them you aren't a muslim or you are a muslim who doesn't believe in that rule or whatever you feel like your reasoning is.
But then again the western relationship with alcohol isn't very healthy and the UK is probably the prime example by far. So when you come from a cultural background that is different, ignoring dogmas, why try to assimilate? There's tons of stuff to find if you want to include consumables. And why something you can't even buy anyway? Vodka is Vodka.
Since you don't understand his situation why offer advice? (Also, he already stated he had a work around to that problem). It sounds like you're just trying to get preachy (funny considering you seem to support religious/philosophical freedom).
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send them an email and have them deliver it to another adress. LIke one of ur friends who can help u out or whatevs. Shouldn't be a problem.
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On November 17 2011 22:33 DusTerr wrote:@OP have you tried emailing the distillery? + Show Spoiler +On November 17 2011 21:39 Suisen wrote:
First I was like 'wtf won't it melt and why is it cool' so I guess it's some vodka brand.
I don't understand what your parents have to do with it. Do you believe that a supernatural being dictates to you that you can't drink alcohol or give it to your friends? Since you bring up Islam. If you do why do you consider buying it anyway. And if you don't, what's the issue?
When my parents are wrong I reprimand them. Maybe you should do the same. Maybe educate them on Islam and religious freedom or on philosophy. When my father says something that's bigoted, which he sometimes does, I correct him immediately. If your parents tell you you can't buy alcohol for your friends because they believe in something some guy wrote down in the 14th century, correct them. Tell them you aren't a muslim or you are a muslim who doesn't believe in that rule or whatever you feel like your reasoning is.
But then again the western relationship with alcohol isn't very healthy and the UK is probably the prime example by far. So when you come from a cultural background that is different, ignoring dogmas, why try to assimilate? There's tons of stuff to find if you want to include consumables. And why something you can't even buy anyway? Vodka is Vodka.
Since you don't understand his situation why offer advice? (Also, he already stated he had a work around to that problem). It sounds like you're just trying to get preachy (funny considering you seem to support religious/philosophical freedom).
Yep, sent them an e-mail using the one on their site, no reply
Guess I'll just keep trying
Lol, marttorn, I was half tempted to buy a crappy vodka and put a sticker on the side that says "Permafrost" in bad handwriting, but seems a bit weak in comparison 
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On November 17 2011 22:06 marttorn wrote:
Oh god, I thought this was about actual permafrost... That would of been slightly awkward. Yeah, i'm not sure then, I haven't ever gifted vodka to someone. You could send them a card that reads as such:
"I wanted to give you guys vodka, but I couldn't. Happy holidays!"
I think it would be great. It's the thought that counts, after all.
I thought of the same thing, I imagined a giant frozen chunk of ice in a pretty cardboard box wrapped in pink with a red ribbon...
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On November 17 2011 23:27 OpticalShot wrote:Show nested quote +On November 17 2011 22:06 marttorn wrote:
Oh god, I thought this was about actual permafrost... That would of been slightly awkward. Yeah, i'm not sure then, I haven't ever gifted vodka to someone. You could send them a card that reads as such:
"I wanted to give you guys vodka, but I couldn't. Happy holidays!"
I think it would be great. It's the thought that counts, after all. I thought of the same thing, I imagined a giant frozen chunk of ice in a pretty cardboard box wrapped in pink with a red ribbon...
One of my friends is in Sweden, don't think he'd appreciate more ice
Though that would be interesting to send someone
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On November 17 2011 23:33 Hassybaby wrote:Show nested quote +On November 17 2011 23:27 OpticalShot wrote:On November 17 2011 22:06 marttorn wrote:
Oh god, I thought this was about actual permafrost... That would of been slightly awkward. Yeah, i'm not sure then, I haven't ever gifted vodka to someone. You could send them a card that reads as such:
"I wanted to give you guys vodka, but I couldn't. Happy holidays!"
I think it would be great. It's the thought that counts, after all. I thought of the same thing, I imagined a giant frozen chunk of ice in a pretty cardboard box wrapped in pink with a red ribbon... One of my friends is in Sweden, don't think he'd appreciate more ice Though that would be interesting to send someone
Hey, don't knock a good chunk of ice as a present! We Swedes need them to build our igloos and/or fight off polar bears.
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On November 17 2011 23:43 Cuddle wrote:Show nested quote +On November 17 2011 23:33 Hassybaby wrote:On November 17 2011 23:27 OpticalShot wrote:On November 17 2011 22:06 marttorn wrote:
Oh god, I thought this was about actual permafrost... That would of been slightly awkward. Yeah, i'm not sure then, I haven't ever gifted vodka to someone. You could send them a card that reads as such:
"I wanted to give you guys vodka, but I couldn't. Happy holidays!"
I think it would be great. It's the thought that counts, after all. I thought of the same thing, I imagined a giant frozen chunk of ice in a pretty cardboard box wrapped in pink with a red ribbon... One of my friends is in Sweden, don't think he'd appreciate more ice Though that would be interesting to send someone Hey, don't knock a good chunk of ice as a present! We Swedes need them to build our igloos and/or fight off polar bears.
I stand corrected
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Buy some other high class Vodka?
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