OK, anybody else sneak a flask into holiday parties at non-drinking relatives' home??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a question. I am going home for thanksgiving where my uncle is a recovering alcoholic. If he hosts, I will abstain from having a glass of wine. If my grandmother hosts, can I bring wine? I would be the only one drinking wine, father will have beer. I am already dreading not having a glass of wine with dinner. I do not drink much and would by no means get drunk, but I really want my wine with dinner!

Just be respectful of your uncle. What is the bug deal about wine? Have some later at home with a plate of leftovers.

[Anonymous]

We don't serve alcohol, buy alcohol nor do we appreciate anyone sneaking alcohol into our home. It would be very disrespectful. But then we have no holiday drama and our guests are nice.

BTW, if you drink, I can smell it across the room. No amount of mints cover it up. I would ask you to leave. I'm not about to get sued because you chose to drink and drive.

[Anonymous]

I think it depends on the reason. If someone doesn't want YOU to drink for religious reasons, I get that it's their house, but you sneaking a nip here and there isn't really a big deal. If the person is in recovery, I wouldn't do it because they definitely would smell it on you and might make them feel sick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We don't drink, but you don't have to "sneak a flask." If you want a drink at one of our parties, have a drink.

Same here.

[Anonymous]

I think it's disrespectful to sneak anything into someone's home when you are a guest. I love ribs, but if my hosts are Muslim or Jewish, I would not bring it behind their backs. If my host was vegan for ethical reasons, I would not sneak in a couple of cheeseburgers. I don't think their reasons matter. It's their house.

[Anonymous]

OP, I've done the same thing - when I was a teen-ager.

[Anonymous]

It depends on the reason - of course I would abstain to support someone else's sobriety efforts or in the case of the aunt with the violent, alcoholic, XH. But for judgy, religious nuts - nope.

And this thread makes me love my family so, so much. We make special cocktails for the holidays and have sangria making competitions. God, they are the effin' best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We don't serve alcohol, buy alcohol nor do we appreciate anyone sneaking alcohol into our home. It would be very disrespectful. But then we have no holiday drama and our guests are nice.

BTW, if you drink, I can smell it across the room. No amount of mints cover it up. I would ask you to leave. I'm not about to get sued because you chose to drink and drive.

Yes, everyone who has a glass of wine is going to go out and kill someone on the road. Your guests must need a drink after a couple of hours in your company.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We don't serve alcohol, buy alcohol nor do we appreciate anyone sneaking alcohol into our home. It would be very disrespectful. But then we have no holiday drama and our guests are nice.

BTW, if you drink, I can smell it across the room. No amount of mints cover it up. I would ask you to leave. I'm not about to get sued because you chose to drink and drive.

Your parties sound like a lot of fun. So sad I am not invited.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's disrespectful to sneak anything into someone's home when you are a guest. I love ribs, but if my hosts are Muslim or Jewish, I would not bring it behind their backs. If my host was vegan for ethical reasons, I would not sneak in a couple of cheeseburgers. I don't think their reasons matter. It's their house.

There's nothing unethical about alcohol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's disrespectful to sneak anything into someone's home when you are a guest. I love ribs, but if my hosts are Muslim or Jewish, I would not bring it behind their backs. If my host was vegan for ethical reasons, I would not sneak in a couple of cheeseburgers. I don't think their reasons matter. It's their house.

There's nothing unethical about alcohol.

Unless you're driving. Especially with kids in the back seat.

It's also Illegal!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's disrespectful to sneak anything into someone's home when you are a guest. I love ribs, but if my hosts are Muslim or Jewish, I would not bring it behind their backs. If my host was vegan for ethical reasons, I would not sneak in a couple of cheeseburgers. I don't think their reasons matter. It's their house.

There's nothing unethical about alcohol.

Unless you're driving. Especially with kids in the back seat.

It's also Illegal!

Driving after a glass of wine is not illegal in the United States, nor is it unethical period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It depends on the reason - of course I would abstain to support someone else's sobriety efforts or in the case of the aunt with the violent, alcoholic, XH. But for judgy, religious nuts - nope.

And this thread makes me love my family so, so much. We make special cocktails for the holidays and have sangria making competitions. God, they are the effin' best.

If they are "judgy, religious nuts" in your eyes, then just *politely decline their invitation,* don't accept the invite and then disregard the rules and preferences of the household.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We don't serve alcohol, buy alcohol nor do we appreciate anyone sneaking alcohol into our home. It would be very disrespectful. But then we have no holiday drama and our guests are nice.

BTW, if you drink, I can smell it across the room. No amount of mints cover it up. I would ask you to leave. I'm not about to get sued because you chose to drink and drive.

You have issues. Care to talk about them?