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Not him but I also choose not to drink, so I'm in the same boat.

Not him but I also choose not to drink, so I'm in the same boat. I'm vocal with my coworkers that I don't drink and that's why I do not attend many of the social outings. We have a lot of outings that don't center around or involve alcohol (ie. Gokarting) and I attend those. I make it a point that I'd rather they go have fun at a bar and I'll "sit this one out" rather than turning all events into "sober-friendly" events. E: Since it might be brought up... I politely decline offers to attend the bar gatherings and "just don't drink". I dislike being around drunk people - I find them annoying and having to repeat myself 20 times in conversation to be frustrating. Instead of ruining their fun experience with my irritated and increasingly unfriendly attitude - I stay at home and let them enjoy their time.

Posted by Nadya on May 21, 2015, 10:03 PM

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Not him but I also choose not to drink, so I'm in the same boat.

NadyaMay 21, 2015, 10:03 PM

Not him but I also choose not to drink, so I'm in the same boat. I'm vocal with my coworkers that I don't drink and that's why I do not attend many of the social outings. We have a lot of outings that don't center around or involve alcohol (ie. Gokarting) and I attend those. I make it a point that I'd rather they go have fun at a bar and I'll "sit this one out" rather than turning all events into "sober-friendly" events. E: Since it might be brought up... I politely decline offers to attend the bar gatherings and "just don't drink". I dislike being around drunk people - I find them annoying and having to repeat myself 20 times in conversation to be frustrating. Instead of ruining their fun experience with my irritated and increasingly unfriendly attitude - I stay at home and let them enjoy their time.

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