What is your honest opinion of those who do not drink alcohol?

[Anonymous]

As long as their not drinking isn't tied to a quality that would preclude our friendship, e.g., extreme religious beliefs, then, sure I'll happily be friends with them. I have plenty of friends who either strictly don't drink or who barely drink. Ultimately, it's not my business why they don't drink alcohol.

[Anonymous]

I'm Muslim and don't drink and am around many drinkers at work events and social. I never judge anyone else for their drinking preferences - I would hope others didn't judge me for drinking my sparkling water!

[Anonymous]

As long as they like to dance. And if they are the type of person who can dance without drinking, they are even better.

[Anonymous]

I don't drink and most people ask what I would like to drink I say water or seltzer or so many people now ask you to bring what you want to drink.

but there are a few annoying people who press and ask why, so I said I prefer to be sober once the orgy starts.

This is such aa cause for young people drinking under peer pressure. Especially in college and that is often where drinking problems start.

[Anonymous]

If you need alcohol to "act" a certain way then that is a problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If someone declines a drink, I don't think anything of it.

Also, I can very happily hang out with my friends while they (or me) are sober, and we have tons of fun.

But *most of the time*, people who "don't drink" are not someone I'm likely to click with, because I find they are typically socially off, religiously kooky, low self esteem, culturally sheltered, or something else.

This. Most people I know who don’t drink are religious, or serious rule followers who swallowed the whole Nancy Reagan “just say no” bullshit. We don’t play well together—they just bore me. There are a few exceptions, but they definitely prove the rule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you need alcohol to "act" a certain way then that is a problem.

Oh don’t be so harsh! I don’t drink just because I love not drinking, but it is hard for some to relax in social situations and I don’t judge them for using alcohol to help them with that. I have to do things to act in a certain way, like reminding myself to not talk so much in social situations. Most of us need a little help here and there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't drink and most people ask what I would like to drink I say water or seltzer or so many people now ask you to bring what you want to drink.

but there are a few annoying people who press and ask why, so I said I prefer to be sober once the orgy starts.

This is such aa cause for young people drinking under peer pressure. Especially in college and that is often where drinking problems start.

Haha that’s hilarious.

It is surprising how many people want to know why I don’t drink. I don’t mind talking about it (it’s because I randomly picked up Annie Grace’s book, in case anyone reading this is curious), but it does seem weird that it’s so unusual that it requires an explanation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If someone declines a drink, I don't think anything of it.

Also, I can very happily hang out with my friends while they (or me) are sober, and we have tons of fun.

But *most of the time*, people who "don't drink" are not someone I'm likely to click with, because I find they are typically socially off, religiously kooky, low self esteem, culturally sheltered, or something else.

This. Most people I know who don’t drink are religious, or serious rule followers who swallowed the whole Nancy Reagan “just say no” bullshit. We don’t play well together—they just bore me. There are a few exceptions, but they definitely prove the rule.

+1 I find it a little odd when people never drink, unless they're alcoholics or have a health condition that prohibits it. All of the teetotalers I know fall into one of the above categories.

Also, don't take up space at a bar by drinking free water. That's just rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t drink and judge the adults that are hammered and acting the fool. I’ll be wide awake at 6AM tomorrow morning, ready to go, and sharp. You, on the other hand, will be a pile of shit.

How naive. As if that matters or ensures "success". Some of the biggest dipshits and biggest drunks strike it rich.

[Anonymous]

I rarely drink. Not a religious kook or alcoholic, just had to stop drinking while trying to have a baby and realized I felt better without drinking alcohol most of the time.

I'm surprised people read so much into it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I rarely drink but when I do go to a wedding, Xmas party or football game like a few beers.

Thing I hate is a religious kook, ex drunk or health nut standing over me judging.

We all know you guys are on Xanax, beat your wives and embezzle money. But drinking a beer while watching a football game is a sin.

Hahaha! Too good. I'd add pain pills and closeted homosexuals. But sipping Lagavulin 16 a few nights a week makes you a sinner!

[Anonymous]

I personally avoid people who go out specifically to drink. A happy hour where there is food and optional alcohol is the borderline. Those who go out drinking after dinner or go places specifically to drink are the ones I avoid. I drink infrequently, but socially and I tend to like similar types. Essentially those who drink when it is a part or an aside to the actual activities, but not when it is the main activity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I personally avoid people who go out specifically to drink. A happy hour where there is food and optional alcohol is the borderline. Those who go out drinking after dinner or go places specifically to drink are the ones I avoid. I drink infrequently, but socially and I tend to like similar types. Essentially those who drink when it is a part or an aside to the actual activities, but not when it is the main activity.

Same. Otherwise, I never give it much thought. So people who DON'T drink don't stand out.

[Anonymous]

I do not trust them.