What do you say when you refuse alcohol?
Sobriety date April 19th 2011
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Originally Posted by EmeraldRose 
It's kind of strange that only an alcoholic worries about what to say or not drinking in a situation. I don't think I'd make any excuse except that I'd prefer soda.
Fortunately, I have yet to be in that situation...I don't get out much. LOL But even still, I don't feel that its their business if I prefer not to drink or prefer salad over steak.
Don't sweat it...our worries are amplified in our heads.
Fortunately, I have yet to be in that situation...I don't get out much. LOL But even still, I don't feel that its their business if I prefer not to drink or prefer salad over steak.
Don't sweat it...our worries are amplified in our heads.
I don't get out much with friends as most of my real friends live out of town. Locally they are people I work with and we don't really get out together.
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Originally Posted by EmeraldRose
It's kind of strange that only an alcoholic worries about what to say or not drinking in a situation.
LOL, same way, that I used to monitor everyone's wine glass levels. APPARENTLY, non-alcoholics don't do that. Huh! I had thought it was perfectly normal!
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I'm up front and say "I'm a recovering, can I have tea/(other preferred beverage)".
I don't hide anything, nor do I think its anyones business, I'm proud to be recovering, and its a great achievement so far, I enjoy talking about it, as it keeps reminding me what I was like and what I'm changing into now.
I don't hide anything, nor do I think its anyones business, I'm proud to be recovering, and its a great achievement so far, I enjoy talking about it, as it keeps reminding me what I was like and what I'm changing into now.
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In the beginning...I carried a box on herbal teabags in my purse...no one ever denied me a cup of hot water.
If I am going to someone's house...I bring a couple of bottles of seltzer and a fresh lemon, small bottle of cranberry juice..invite others to join me, or they use them as mixers if they are drinking.
sometimes i bring"fancy" sparkling water..like SanPellegrino or Perrier.
I always say, my doctor has me on meds that don't go well with alcohol. I was having trouble with my BP and stomach...(all true). sometimes my friends actually prefer my beverage over their booze.
If I am going to someone's house...I bring a couple of bottles of seltzer and a fresh lemon, small bottle of cranberry juice..invite others to join me, or they use them as mixers if they are drinking.
sometimes i bring"fancy" sparkling water..like SanPellegrino or Perrier.
I always say, my doctor has me on meds that don't go well with alcohol. I was having trouble with my BP and stomach...(all true). sometimes my friends actually prefer my beverage over their booze.
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This one requires proper timing. Just before drinks are to be served, you bring up to your friends, in a hushed voice and focused yet nonchalant way...
"Do you remember hearing about the United Airline jet that had to return to Houston after taking off last week due to an unruly drunken passenger? (pause for a moment, then continue)....Well......."...
...at this point raise eyebrows, kind of give a coy smile, and innocently shrug your shoulders insinuating that the "passenger" was in fact you.
As the waiter comes around, smile again, wink (optional), and say "just a Coke for me, thanks..."
Works every time.
Zube
"Do you remember hearing about the United Airline jet that had to return to Houston after taking off last week due to an unruly drunken passenger? (pause for a moment, then continue)....Well......."...
...at this point raise eyebrows, kind of give a coy smile, and innocently shrug your shoulders insinuating that the "passenger" was in fact you.
As the waiter comes around, smile again, wink (optional), and say "just a Coke for me, thanks..."
Works every time.
Zube
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When the waiter comes around ask him "what year" is the Merlot. When he tells you, roll your eyes, and sigh loudly and over dramatically. Follow that up with, "Just get me a Coke". Be real snobby about it. As he walks away, glare at him and say, "Jerk."
Then quickly change the topic of conversation, like your over it, and want to move on.
Zube
Then quickly change the topic of conversation, like your over it, and want to move on.
Zube
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