You're going out to dinner on a first date and hope to make a good impression. However, you know that your conversational skills suffer if you have too much alcohol. Whose advice should you take to minimise the peak of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)? Your parents, who advise that you finish your drinks before eating anything Your flatmate, who suggests choosing a high-protein meal, as protein is especially effective in reducing BAC The waiter, who suggests avoiding champagne, as carbonation may increase alcohol absorption Your brother, who suggests choosing red wine, as the antioxidants it contains interfere with alcohol absorption