It's unfortunate, but there is no solving it. There will always be a topic that lots of people are focused on in practice or discussion that is going to be anno

It's unfortunate, but there is no solving it. There will always be a topic that lots of people are focused on in practice or discussion that is going to be annoying for others. For me, in the southeast USA, it's football. It's the primary topic for a lot of people in most social settings for 1/3rd of every single year. I don't know anything about it and don't care, so I just have to leave those conversations. It's unfortunate, but it's how it is. Alcohol is even harder, because the vast majority of places set up for casual socialization are focused on food and drink. Even if you have events at a park, rock climbing gym, or art studio, the people who like alcohol are going to want to have drinks available, and if you don't have drinks available fewer people are likely to come. Not drinking is an incredibly healthy choice that I respect people for making. But you are in the minority in a lot of places, and being in the minority means still having to interact with the majority, who is going to want to partake and discuss their mutual interests.