Originally Posted by Jack465

I currently work in a hotel that serves alcohol. When I finish my shift, people I work with will sometimes offer me a beer (for free).

I find it very hard to say no because they think they're just being nice to me.

I've said no a few times, but I'm worried that if I say no every time without giving an explanation, they will start thinking "Why? Do you think you're better than us?"

I am in recovery and I'm sure you all know how important it is to not drink during this period. Well, a few days ago, they offered me a beer and I said yes. I thought "One beer won't do anything." So I drank one beer, and the next day I still felt like I had gotten drunk the night before. So obviously that isn't going to work.

What can I say to them when they offer?