We’re pretty proud of the fact that we’re a nation that can produce geniuses. From Oscar Wilde to the man behind a packet of Tayto, us Irish know how to spot a good idea when we see one. Sometimes though, our enthusiasm might stand in the way of logic. Here are nine times, where maybe – just maybe, we might need to rethink our plans… Drinks Before The Wedding Day/ Catching A Flight/ Settling Nerves We know they call it Dutch courage, but we somehow manage to find a pint in our hand before any momentous, nerve-riddled occasion. Sometimes, it’s just what we need… other times, we should know to put the glass down and walk away. Less is more and all that… Sunbathing With Oil. Sunbathing in General. We take holidays and bask in awe at nationalities that turn golden brown. We have to settle for milk white to burnt tomato skin, to the very seductive flaky scales (when the peeling kicks in). We weren’t made for the sun and you’ll be the whingey child for the whole holiday once you get burned. Asking Someone Out In A Chipper It’s 3am and your eyes meet over a batter burger. Yes, you both had a great night in the local nightclub, but maybe wait until you’re out of the chipper queue before professing undying love. That’s definitely a walking home (away from the public) scenario. Wearing entire GAA Strips on Holiday Two words for this one: Just. No. Avoiding The Doctor Your arm would want to be hanging off before you fork over fifty quid for the doctor. You’ll settle for a drink of flat 7-up and a damp cloth. Lighting A Candle Forget actually studying for the exams, lighting a candle is half the battle. And didn’t you go to mass twice last month? A deal is a deal. Straight As it is. ‘Go on, just the one’ …is the start of any mad night on the tiles. You’re fooling nobody but yourself. Road signs We get the need for road signs. General directions are always welcome to motorists. Piling twenty signs onto one lamppost kind of defeats the purpose. We’ll stick to Google maps thanks.   A Crisp Sandwich Forget gourmet foods and artisan meats. We’ll settle for a sliced pan, butter and a packet of Tayto. These are one of the few times we KNOW we’ve had a good idea.