It's frowned upon to get drunk.
Tim is at a bar with his friends, and wants to have a fun time with them.
Tim wants to order drinks and drink them.
Tim drinks responsibly and does not get drunk, and talks with his friends.
Tim drinks too much and gets drunk to the point of almost blacking out.
Tim's friends are happy Tim is safe, and he drives home.
Tim has to be driven home and his friends think less of him for it.