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mcfearless In other situations I generally say "I'm off the booze for a bit. Mid life crisis and trying to get into shape." I'm that "all or nothing" type of quirky person anyway so this works for me.
I know it's a softer answer than I'm never drinking again, but I found the trouble with saying 'I'm off the booze for a bit' is that people will keep asking you about it - 'are you back drinking yet?'...'are ya done with being healthy yet...har har'
Noone needs to know my business.
I usually say 'no thanks' and that works the vast majority of the time...most people simply don't care whats in my glass or if I'm drinking or not
I've only ever had trouble from fellow alcoholics and/or my family.
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