Originally Posted by
GabrielleSolis1 
So- not every social event has to involve being anywhere near booze!
Well said!
One book made the assertion that how people react is often a reflection of how they think about you. I think this is especially true in early sobriety.
I avoid trying to make the negative judgement that my not drinking has ANY impact on other people's behavior or thoughts (e.g. my sobriety brings their own problem into light.) I find it is a subtle way my AV attempts to sneak the alternate thought into my consciousness (...but, I'd like to join them.)
That said, I think many people are relieved when someone sets the not drinking tonight precedent.