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I feel like nowadays it is more socially acceptable to say you don’t drink than even just 10 years ago. I can’t recall the last time I was asked “why” after te
by Insanity 2y ago
I feel like nowadays it is more socially acceptable to say you don’t drink than even just 10 years ago.
I can’t recall the last time I was asked “why” after telling someone I don’t drink. All in all, I was fortunate that during university a close friend of mine also didn’t drink. Being the “odd one out” seems harder than being the “odd pair out” lol.
edit: culture plays a role as well in how acceptable it is. I’m from a country that is heavy on alcohol usage though (Belgium).
- kenjackson 2y agoIn the US it’s far more acceptable. I don’t drink and while I’ve been offered, no one ever pushes back. And I’ve never had problems being the only one at parties who didn’t.
- bradlys 2y agoThis is YMMV. I still get a lot of “why don’t you drink?!! Come on, man!!” in the US. Especially in a city like NYC - you’re signing up to be a bit of a social outcast.
- siamese_puff 2y agoI disassociate from allowing people like this into my life now.
- moralestapia 2y agoGood for you. However, in society at large, social influence (excuse the bit of circularity) is an extremely powerful force driving people's lifestyle.