Any good excuses to tell people why I'm not drinking?
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Any good excuses to tell people why I'm not drinking?
Hello, of course my close friends/family know about my alcoholism. But I would NEVER tell a colegue or anyone in my professional world. (none of them would even suspect). In my line of work, if a potential client learned that I am recovering, they would judge off the bat & not want to give me their business. (i see it happen all time) I'd be too much of a risk etc. etc. (even though im a functioning alcy) My question is, when I go to special events or cocktail parties for work. What are some good excuses as to why I'm not drinking? So far, all I have is- I'm on antibiotics
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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I'm pretty new to this, but I wonder why anyone has to know why?
I dont drink, it's because my brother is an alcoholic, my uncle was and frankly, I'm scared of the stuff.....I've been asked why I dont drink and my answer is "because I choose not to". That is usually enough, but a few folks have pursued the question and I simply ignore them.
I dont drink, it's because my brother is an alcoholic, my uncle was and frankly, I'm scared of the stuff.....I've been asked why I dont drink and my answer is "because I choose not to". That is usually enough, but a few folks have pursued the question and I simply ignore them.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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I'm driving?
I don't drink alcohol?
I don't drink?
(bearing in mind that they don't know that you have a problem - they wouldn't bat an eyelid no matter what reason you come up with so don't worry about it)
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I don't drink alcohol?
I don't drink?
(bearing in mind that they don't know that you have a problem - they wouldn't bat an eyelid no matter what reason you come up with so don't worry about it)
x
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York
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I understand what you are thinking about. Every single person I seem to meet who doesn't drink is either pregnant or recovering. I don't know what industry you are in and I do think some situations where alcohol is being pushed then it can put you in an awkward situation. I go to lots of wine dinners and every social situation I'm in seems to call for lots of booze. The other reason people give is " I overdid it last night ". I might have to resort to that one when I'm ready to go to one. I remember last time I was at a champagne industry party and only one guy wasn't drinking. When I started talking to him I have to admit I was curious and next thing I knew he was telling me that every time he drank a lot he ended up with a baby ( he now has 8 ) and so he stopped drinking!
Some other reasons
I have to get up at the crack of dawn
I'm training for a marathon
I'm doing a cleanse
I'm designated driver
Some other reasons
I have to get up at the crack of dawn
I'm training for a marathon
I'm doing a cleanse
I'm designated driver
Every single person I seem to meet who doesn't drink is either pregnant or recovering.
Maybe it's age...but I also think the changes I made in my life and my friends had a lot to do with it.
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We live in strange times when if someone doesn't drink, we think they are an alcoholic.
Seriously, just say "no, thanks." If they push it, look them straight in the eyes and repeat, "no."
I spent far too much time in the previous sober periods trying to come up with good excuses, usually linked to so medical condition/test or upcoming surgery along with a health goal I had set and a temporary break. It all got too complicated. Straightforward and unapologetic is the best bet.
Seriously, just say "no, thanks." If they push it, look them straight in the eyes and repeat, "no."
I spent far too much time in the previous sober periods trying to come up with good excuses, usually linked to so medical condition/test or upcoming surgery along with a health goal I had set and a temporary break. It all got too complicated. Straightforward and unapologetic is the best bet.
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York
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We live in strange times when if someone doesn't drink, we think they are an alcoholic.
Seriously, just say "no, thanks." If they push it, look them straight in the eyes and repeat, "no."
I spent far too much time in the previous sober periods trying to come up with good excuses, usually linked to so medical condition/test or upcoming surgery along with a health goal I had set and a temporary break. It all got too complicated. Straightforward and unapologetic is the best bet.
Seriously, just say "no, thanks." If they push it, look them straight in the eyes and repeat, "no."
I spent far too much time in the previous sober periods trying to come up with good excuses, usually linked to so medical condition/test or upcoming surgery along with a health goal I had set and a temporary break. It all got too complicated. Straightforward and unapologetic is the best bet.
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