I'm turning 21 soon and here's what most people ask me when they hear that: "Are you looking forward to drinking?" Or, "What are you gonna drink first?" It really annoys me because I have never drank alcohol and don't really have a desire to. I'm sure I will eventually, but honestly it's not that important to me. I guess this sounds strange considering that a lot of people these days love alcohol, but someone in my family was an alcoholic and caused a lot of trouble before they got help. So I want to be very cautious when I do start drinking. I never want to be an alcoholic. Now my question is, how can I kindly explain to people that it's not a big deal to me to start drinking, without sounding like I'm judging people who do like to drink?
2007-07-08 16:07:27 · 11 answers · asked by somebody 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
How about the truth, just tell them that you seen first hand how alcohol had destroyed somebodies life, that you personally don't care much for drinking maybe occasionally you might when you feel like it and that right now you have no desire to start drinking. It is a personal choice based on your experience.
2007-07-08 16:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by fire and ice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ephesians 5:18 instructs us as follows: "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit" Wine was consumed by Jesus and the disciples. Therefore, there's no way that the act of drinking wine is a sin. But the Bible commands us NOT to get drunk on wine. That would be a bad thing, for obvious reasons. Whether it's "ok" to consume other alcoholic beverages, I'm not an expert on that. Obviously, excessive consumption of alcohol is to be discouraged. And more obviously, certain acts that might be committed AFTER getting drunk are probably not in anyone's best interest.
2016-05-17 06:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am glad to hear you are acting responsibly regarding alcohol, as it can be a scary thing. I have never had a drink and I will never drink for nearly the same reasons as you accept the person who was an alcoholic was my bio. father.
To put it simply, people respect straight-forward answers. Just say you don't drink. It's simply, up front and people can't argue with it. If they ask why, tell them about the person in your family, or just say you don't like the taste, or whatever. There are as many reasons not to drink as there are to drink. Good luck. I'm proud to hear of your decisions even if they're currently termporary.
2007-07-08 16:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by Gleebicus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can just be honest and say you have never had a drink before, and don't feel like it in the near future, but perhaps one day you may try it. If they ask Why? You can mention the family member* and how it affected that persons life and the ppl around them.
You can say you don't have a problem with others wanting to drink, it's just something you don't like to do. They'll respect you for that~
The same with Virgins...Ppl expect so many things from others they're surprised when they meet someone who hasn't "done it" or hasn't "drank yet" or hasn't "gone to a concert before" or "travelled out of their town ever" ....
Best Wishes and Good For You* Keep on Smilin* :)
2007-07-08 16:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by friskymisty01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that you don't want to be an alcoholic. Be straight up with them. Don't let 'em push you into drinkin'. If they tell you that you are a sissy, then just tell them that you would like to live longer than they would and that you don't want to die from alcohol poison.
2007-07-08 16:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you have to say is that you're not that interested in drinking. If they think you are judging them based on that simple statement, it's their problem -- not yours.
2007-07-08 16:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by dreamzgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you are studying to be a bartender, that should say enough and they should be quite after that.
2007-07-08 16:13:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you just did.
Don't feel you need to live up to anyone's expectations of you. Live your own life.
2007-07-08 16:12:42 · answer #8 · answered by jautomatic 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't do anything you are not comfortable doing it is your life not anyone else's. Do what feels right for you.
2007-07-08 16:15:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cause alcohol is great...
2007-07-08 17:38:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋