Just got the announcements last week. There are 2 of them. One will be a full blown rager with free drinks and food at a club downtown. Not going to that one!
I know I can't handle a situation like that. No way. So I'm politely declining.
The other one is informal, just my dept. and manager at a bowling alley. They all drink, and I'd love to tie one on with them, but I'm not gonna do that. I finally decided I'm going after all, cause I do like the guys I work with, but I'll stick with a couple of soft drinks and leave once they start getting "warmed up".