your friend doesn't drink due to religion, do you order a glass of wine at dinner out with her/him?

[Anonymous]

Title says it all

[Anonymous]

Of course. Why would you let his religion dictate what you do in this circumstance? (Wait - is she a Republican?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Title says it all

No. I don't need wine that badly.

But, friend wouldn't care either. She knows I don't follow her religion. She also thinks I'm going to hell because of it, but that's another story.

[Anonymous]

Yes of course, if you want one. If your friend is that judgy, then perhaps you should reconsider your friendship.

[Anonymous]

I am thinking from a courtesy standpoint (this is OP) she knows alcohol is available at the restaurant

[Anonymous]

why do you assume this is a problem for the friend? I don't understand what your point is. I often don't drink, but if my friends choose to do so, it doesn't bother me at all.

[Anonymous]

I have several Mormon friends and I have never seen any of them care at all if alcohol is consumed around them.

[Anonymous]

I see it as would you order a steak in front of a vegetarian friend, OP? If not, don't order alcohol.

[Anonymous]

I don't drink. I couldn't care less if you do. Drink like a fish.

[Anonymous]

Yes of course. My religion, Episcopalian, believes in drinking and a free market economy. If I have ignored his snake handling religion, he should ignore mine!

[Anonymous]

No, if it is just the two of us. Yes, if it is a group.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

If my friend is an orthodox jew and is kosher, does that mean I cannot order a crab cake sandwich?

WTF?

[Anonymous]

If my friend invited me and I expect that she/he might offer to pay, I might pass not wanting to jack up the bill. Otherwise, wine. now. please. yum.

[Anonymous]

Yes, of course, provided we are each paying for ourselves. No way her choices are going to harsh my mellow.