Work-drink events are the worst. I don't know what's worse, the people who drink too much or the people who won't stop talking about work. I personally never benefited from slurring all my great business ideas. I always aim to stay the minimum amount of time and leave early. Pairing you with someone and putting alcohol in the room is just cruel, though. Still, you are in control with your choices, and drinking is something you just don't do.