I mentioned that I am definitely not against drinking. :D However, I am not especially interested in going to bars until I am legally able to do so. :D Sure, loads of people do it, but it doesn't seem like a worthwhile thing for me to potentially get into serious trouble for. As for strange men, I talk to strangers all the time, and enjoy it -- except when it's a bus station and I'M TRYING TO SLEEP MY BACK IS TURNED MY EYES ARE CLOSED STOP TALKING TO ME GOSH :p -- but I am not at all interested in flirting or anything that approaches casual romance. Some people find that sort of thing fun; I find it too serious for me to play with. Not going to impose that on other people (unless they won't stop flirting with me...), but that's where I am.

Also, keep in mind, I mentioned several times to said co-worker that this was a vacation WITH MY FAMILY. Even if I was the sort to go drunkenly partying, would I really do it with my parents and little siblings? He didn't even seem to get that. It was kind of weird. :p