Question: Do you think people should drink more or less alcohol than they currently do?

Sample Answer (The AREA technique):

Answer: I think people should drink in moderation and according to their personal and medical needs, rather than following a specific guideline or trend.

Reason: The optimal amount of alcohol consumption varies among individuals and populations, and can depend on factors such as age, gender, health status, and cultural norms. Excessive or long-term alcohol consumption can lead to various health and social problems, such as liver disease, cancer, depression, or addiction.

Example: For instance, some people may choose to abstain from alcohol altogether, due to personal or religious beliefs, or to prevent health problems. Others may choose to drink in moderation, such as one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, as recommended by some health organizations.

Alternative: However, people may also have different reasons and motivations for drinking or not drinking, such as social, emotional, or coping factors, and may require different forms of support or intervention. Therefore, it is important to respect and communicate one's own and others' choices and boundaries, and to promote a culture of responsible and informed drinking.