Originally Posted by
KateeDidnt 
Me too. sigh Bilr, good luck going to a party. I have two to go to, one tonight and one Friday night. I would skip them because it is still so early on and who needs that temptation, but I can't because one is a fundraiser for a group I am part of and the other is an awards banquet at which both my kids will be honored. Its times like this I am glad I am NOT a social drinker. I prefer not to drink when in public. What have others here done when faced with having to go to a party or other social event where drinking is expected? Do you skip it? or go?
Hi katee...I personally would go to the party but just make sure you have a prop in your hand all night (coke zero on rocks for me) and a solid gameplan if someone asks you if you want a drink or questions why you aren't drinking. I would even rehearse what you will say ahead of time because it's bound to come up - it would for me since people are used to seeing me get bombed at these social events.