> being sober around drunk people is uncomfortable I don't drink either. I do go to bars all the time and am sober around drunk people all the time. A few tips

> being sober around drunk people is uncomfortable I don't drink either. I do go to bars all the time and am sober around drunk people all the time. A few tips, in-case you (or someone else) decides to embrace the discomfort: - Order something non-alcoholic at the bar. Depending on where you live, the bartender will either give it to you for free or very cheap. They'll assume that you are the party's designated driver, and everyone loves the designated driver ;). As a side effect, you'll fit in much more with a drink in your hand, even if it is a non-alcoholic one. - Get out of your head, and just start talking to people. Say hi if you make eye contact. Compliment someone if you like their dress. This takes some practice, but doing this as soon as you get to a bar, or even outside the bar if you're in line, will transform your experience to a much, much better one. - Warm up a bit at home (like a gym warmup) to some music. Your body will move much better and you won't feel like you're so off beat if you do decide to dance when you go to the bar. It really isn't bad. Just imagine all those drunk people need the drink to loosen up, and you, with a bit of practice can do it without a lick of alcohol! As a bonus, if you're male, you'll be better in bed sober than drunk.