She had plenty of practice drinking. Both in learning how to hold her liquor and in seeming to drink more than she actually was. But honestly she wouldn't mind getting drunk (again). Self destructive. Nothing new to see here, folks.
"Oh, wondrful. You run a nice place, good sir," she said. No harm in a compliment, and it happened to be a genuine one. Some days she felt more suited to a place like this. "It's good to meet you."