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Old 12-17-2014, 06:41 PM
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I have a great, "I don't drink line"
I was out to dinner with some business colleagues and everyone was drinking. I said I didn't drink. Someone made the comment, "You are in this business and you don't drink?" I responded off the top of my head, "Oh, I used to drink that's why I don't." It absolutely put an end to the drinking conversation with a positive spin
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May I borrow that line? Pretty please?
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Old 12-17-2014, 06:46 PM
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Yeah, me and alcohol....whew!

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May I borrow that line? Pretty please?
Absolutely!
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Old 12-17-2014, 06:51 PM
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Thanks! I'm going to use it.
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Old 12-17-2014, 06:55 PM
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I usually just say, "I am in recovery," or "I am an alcoholic."

The weird thing is that it often leads to very positive conversations, especially with professional acquaintances.
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Old 12-17-2014, 06:58 PM
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Love that!

I get lots of laughs with, "Alcohol and I have an agreement. I don't drink it and it doesn't ruin my life."
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Love that!

I get lots of laughs with, "Alcohol and I have an agreement. I don't drink it and it doesn't ruin my life."
I like this one. I'll have to use that when my co-workers ask why i'm not drinking after work.
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Old 12-17-2014, 07:29 PM
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Mfanch I love that .. Hope u don't mind if I borrow that one

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I say that I'm a retired professional drinker - gets a laugh or two and my point across.
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Old 12-17-2014, 08:20 PM
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I hear that all the time - how can you be in this business and not drink.
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These are really cute :-)
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Nice one!!
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My off switch is broken.
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Originally Posted by MIRecovery View Post
I was out to dinner with some business colleagues and everyone was drinking. I said I didn't drink. Someone made the comment, "You are in this business and you don't drink?" I responded off the top of my head, "Oh, I used to drink that's why I don't." It absolutely put an end to the drinking conversation with a positive spin
Terrific!!!!,
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Love that!

I get lots of laughs with, "Alcohol and I have an agreement. I don't drink it and it doesn't ruin my life."
Terrific, also!!!!!!
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Old 12-18-2014, 11:55 AM
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Love it!

I'm borrowing it as well. Copyright, MIRecovery. he he!
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Old 12-18-2014, 11:58 AM
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Thats great!
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Old 12-18-2014, 12:08 PM
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borrowing that as well as a few of the others! Thanks...
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Old 12-18-2014, 12:11 PM
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Great line. Great thinking. I'm gonna borrow that one too.
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