2007-11-25 22:13:45 · 18 answers · asked by Janina 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Soft drinks. Even at a formal dinner with Royalty present it is fine to toast the Queen rather than wine. For some people it's religious, some addiction related, and some just practical.
2007-11-25 22:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sid B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the sole purpose of the parties you are being invited to is to get smashed and you are a non-drinker, then perhaps you should find a different crowd to party with. It is never fun to be the only sober person in a room full of drunks.
On the other hand, if the barbecue focuses of the grill rather than booze, most people won't bat an eyelash if you forego the beer in favor of a lemonade. Tonic water on the rocks can also be a life-saver.
2007-11-25 22:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by livsgrandma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you not talk? Smile? Interact with others?
You don't NEED to drink to be sociable, though as the night wears on, you will not find things as funny as those who have been drinking...
Perhaps something chemical would help you instead... remember - reality is for people who can't handle drugs
2007-11-25 22:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by grrrl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drink has nothing to do with sociable. It's the interaction between people. Talk to people, that's being social and have fun!
2007-11-26 02:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by gigglings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as you would be sociable in a work situation when you haven't drunk, or at any other time! You don't Or shouldn't NEED to be half drunk in order to make polite conversation with people! Ask people open ended questions about themselves.... most people Love chatting about themselves!
2007-11-25 22:16:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't like to drink, you don't have to... More for them. Drink water instead, they won't be offended. Oh, and eat Barbecue
2007-11-25 22:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring your own drink in a bottle of juice or whatever and carry that with you. Like a big bottle so it lasts a while. That way no one will offer you a drink :)
2007-11-26 00:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've not drunk for 23 years, and don't seem to have a problem whether I drink coke, iced tea, Sprite, soda or plain water. Adults don't care....if your friends do care, then consider that the problem, not your abstinence.
2007-11-25 23:21:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
carry your Pepsi in a can -
and tell great jokes!
Did you hear about the three doctors who were on the way to the hospital?
They heard a loud BANG!
Doc#1 - Sounds like a flat
Doc#2 - Looks like a flat
Doc #3 - Feels like a flat
But since insurance was paying for it, they all decided
THEY NEEDED TO RUN MORE TESTS!!!!!!
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Q. How do you know you are getting older?
A. All the names in your 'little black book' are followed
by the letters "M.D."
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Q. Why do they call it the practice of medicine?
A. One day they will finally get it right.
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have a blast!
2007-11-25 22:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not drink alcoholic beverages. I don't like them.
I tell them politely that I don't drink alcoholic beverages.
I really don't care what people may think about me not drinking such kind of beverages.
2007-11-26 14:11:35 · answer #10 · answered by carlosdavid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋