I now feel totally comfortable telling people that I'm a recovering alcoholic. No need to unless you're pressed on the issue mindyou, but I definately don't lie. I have nothing to fear as I am totally comfortable with my sobriety. They can tell that I'm genuine and I guess they're lucky I ain't gonna take em up on that drink! LOL. They would soon realise that I don't drink like they do!
This comes with time though and much work on your recovery. I Avoided places where drinking/drinkers would be hanging out at as I value my sobriety as a matter of life or death. Besides I don't want to feel like a martyr for not drinking booze. I don't drink because I'm an alcoholic.