I'm with C23 just say no thanks, I don't drink. No explanation needed keep them guessing, and if pressed just say I don't like it, never have. I think we feel guilty because we have been so socialised into believing that alcohol should always accompany fun times and social engagement that we can be made to feel that there is something wrong with us if we don't partake. Big industry Liquorland and a big fat fallacy. I think this would be more difficult for men out of the blokes/mate culture surrounding men and drinking. We need to change that culture and produce one where not drinking is OK all around. Saying no thanks I don't drink can be made part of that change. Don't care either way unless someone is drunk and in my face. I'll say no to that too. That's how I'm going to run it at any rate. And it does get easier. I was sober for 5 years once and remember it being that way.
