i totally agree jupe - i wish i had come up with a long term excuse, but in the moment it was all i could think of, and i was panicking.
I can just always say i'm on "meds" that don't allow drinking - because it's actually the truth (i'm on anti-d anti-a medication and you're technically not supposed to drink on it - although i always did before.)
now i've convinced him we should go for sushi (i love sushi - not only the food itself but the fact that it's a totally acceptable work lunch that does not involve drinks - other than matcha tea at the table & water
)
yay sushi!!