How to Say No to Alcohol at a Party

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By Jerrie DeRose
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Say No to Alcohol at a Party

Alcohol is a staple at most indoor and outdoor parties with people often stating that a few cocktails or beers help them relax, socialize better,and have fun. This is even true of teens, both at and under the legal age for alcohol. That is a sad state of affairs when fun and alcohol are synonymous. With peer pressure, saying no to that drink can be tough for party goers of all ages. There are several ways to say no.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Of course, you should always tell others at a party serving alcohol that you prefer not to drink first. This works for some people, while others will continue to try to find ways to get you to take a drink. Peer pressure of this type is especially difficult for teens to combat.
Step 2

Although this may not apply to you, personally, there are people who are allergic to the grains or hops used to make beer and alcohol. You could always tell others that you would break out in hives if you drank. This usually works, with others feeling sorry that you cannot drink with them.
Step 3

You may have to tell a little white lie like the once mentioned in step two. Lying is inherently wrong, but if this is what it takes to get party goers, especially those who are falling under the effects of their own drinking to leave you alone, these excuses are allowable.
Step 4

You can also tell other party goers that you are not drinking in case someone at the party needs to be driven home later because they are drunk. This could actually end up being the case as many party goers do drink too much and should not be driving.
Step 5

You can tell other party goers that you have somewhere to be later, or the next day, and you do not want to drink and end up feeling ill or having a hangover.
Step 6

Whatever works for you, to get other party goers to leave you alone and not try to push you to drink so as not to be a 'party pooper, prude, goody two shoes, etc., is what you should do. And of course, as a last resort, you could choose to leave the party.