If they need a reason why I'm not drinking today
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A bit off-topic, but this bothered me:
Two weeks ago, ready to play a gig at a local restaurant, I sat down with a close friend and her daughter, who both know me well, and the daughter's boyfriend, who I know only in passing. Their waiter knew I was performing soon, and asked if I wanted a beer; I said, "No, I've got ice water over there, I'm good." End of conversation, not even remotely awkward...until boyfriend announces "He's a recovering alcoholic!" Waiter feels stupid, I'm appalled...seriously wtf? Perhaps not coincidentally, the boyfriend does enjoy his alcohol...whatever, life in a northern town!
Two weeks ago, ready to play a gig at a local restaurant, I sat down with a close friend and her daughter, who both know me well, and the daughter's boyfriend, who I know only in passing. Their waiter knew I was performing soon, and asked if I wanted a beer; I said, "No, I've got ice water over there, I'm good." End of conversation, not even remotely awkward...until boyfriend announces "He's a recovering alcoholic!" Waiter feels stupid, I'm appalled...seriously wtf? Perhaps not coincidentally, the boyfriend does enjoy his alcohol...whatever, life in a northern town!
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Originally Posted by Arpeggioh 
boyfriend announces "He's a recovering alcoholic!" Waiter feels stupid, I'm appalled...seriously wtf?
Occasionally they show up.
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