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8 Tips to Help You Turn Down Alcohol in Social Settings
- Be Confident in Your Sobriety.
- Bring a Buddy.
- Be the Designated Driver.
- Tell a White Lie.
- Always Keep a Beverage in Your Hand.
- Change the Subject.
- Make an Effort to Mingle.
- Know When to Leave.
How do you stop drinking when not an alcoholic?
Tips for Cutting Back
- Set drinking goals. Designate which days of the week you can and can’t drink, and how many drinks you’ll have on those days.
- Don’t stock up on alcohol. Only buy limited amounts based on your personal drinking goals.
- Drink slowly.
- Practice saying no.
- Seek out healthy alternatives.
How can we prevent drinking situations?
Try other strategies
- Have non-alcoholic drinks always in hand if you’re quitting.
- Keep track of every drink if you’re cutting back so you stay within your limits.
- Ask for support from others to cope with temptation.
- Plan an escape if the temptation gets too great.
What are some ways to say no to alcohol?
- “I’m Driving” This is the ultimate excuse.
- “No Thanks, I Just Finished One” How you feel after a drink is an individual matter, and if you don’t want another drink instantly, all it implies is good personal boundaries around your own comfort.
- “I’ve Had My Limit For Tonight”
- “I Want to Keep a Clear Head”
- “I Don’t Drink”
Some Ideas On How You Can Get Away With Not Drinking In Social Situations 1 Realize lots of people aren’t into drinking. 2 Just accept that no matter what you do there will be times where you can’t win with people. 3 Stay away from situations that involve drinking. 4 Set things up so you don’t have to drink. 5 Use well-tested assertiveness skills.
As a non-drinker you’ll often need to have more going on hobby-wise, which is hardly a bad thing. Aside from focusing your social life more around hobbies and activities, realize you’re going to be doing more things during the times when people aren’t usually drinking.
Is it bad if I don’t want to drink at social events?
There’s nothing wrong with not wanting to drink. However, social events can sometimes be annoying if you’re not a big drinker or don’t drink alcohol at all. This article will give some practical tips on how you can be in settings where people are drinking, and avoid getting hassled to do it yourself.
Why do some people avoid alcohol in their social life?
Many people who they say they want to avoid alcohol in their social life aren’t opposed to all drinking among their friends. They just don’t like events that hinge on hanging out and getting drunk, and they often don’t enjoy the loud, rowdy, crowded parties and clubs where that usually happens.