Originally Posted by
MarkTwain 
Good job, Dave. The old advice is, "Go a little late, leave a little early, and keep a (non-alcoholic) drink in your hand at all times."
Beautiful.
Good advise. I went to a business function a week ago and did just that.
Only one, "You're not drinking?" Answer: No. I'm not.
Over the years I've learned the vast majority of people simply don't care one way or the other.
It would be like me asking, "Would you like a slice of cake?"
And when I'm told no I think O.K. and forget about it.