Originally Posted by
otter 
...Second, and I'm sure this has been brought up a million times but why do people get offended when you're not drinking. Granted it's not everyone but old acquaintances that you used to drink with become genuinely offended if you're not consuming alcohol.
If you've got a friend who continuously harps on the fact you aren't drinking you might consider finding someone else to hang around.
If you've made it clear you're not drinking that should be the end of it. No need to go into any big explanation as to why you're not.
You said no and move on to something else.
Personally, I found I no longer hang out with old drinking buddies. Not because they tried to get me to drink but take away the booze we have little in common.