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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ok, I think it is odd not to have water for everyone, even those drinking wine.  But for a dinner, I think it is odd to expect more than water to be offered.

Cocktail hour, happy hour, backyard bbq, sure.  I would offer a selection of non-alcoholic drinks.  But in general, wine is picked to pair well with the meal and water is to quench your thirst.  You can live through a meal without a tasty drink.[/quote]Normally I would agree with you but as a recovering alcoholic it helps to have something with flavor in it in order to deal with the smells of alcohol that other people are drinking.  [/quote]

OK, well if you are a recovering alcoholic who truly does "need" a sugary drink to help with your specific problem, you need to bring your own or give your hosts a heads up. Because that is WAY different from an adult like OP who simply "needs" sugary drinks because she's ruined her taste buds by drinking sugary beverages with literally every meal, every single DAY.

Most adults who aren't addicted to soda or recovering from alcohol are just fine with drinking water. Water is what we drink at our dinner tables 95% of the time, and we also enjoy wine on special occasions or when guests are around.[/quote]

My sister is a recovering alcoholic and she drives around with cans and bottles of sparkling water in her car.  If you can't go to dinner parties and such where others are drinking without being tempted, you should probably decline those invitations until you are in a healthier state.  [/quote]

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