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I don't drink, I don't smoke and I don't do drugs, I am what many people will call boring but I beg to differ, I am what I call so confident in not needing a substance to provide me my false sense of security and confidence or just to be so blathered that I don't realise how dull other people are.
You feel like you seem less boring because others are merrily drunk and you are level headed and not seeing why everyone is laughing at such inane things that they are cracking up at.
Go to places and just get on with it, if they need drink to get them to enjoy themselves then maybe it's them who have the problem, maybe you can let them use your account here and ask how they can enjoy themselves without drink.
If your friends are saying this to you, then they are not your friends.
Drinking doesn't make anyone less or more interesting. They are just applying peer pressure to get you to drink.
And if they know you have a heart condition, I'm even more perplexed by them suggesting you drink.
I say find new friends, this group sounds a bunch of jerks who don't have consideration for what they may cause others.
And if you think their attitude changes only on this issue, think again.
I'm sure there is more they'll try to pressure you into.
I would suggest arriving at the parties a little later, and not when everybody hasn't had a drink yet. It is super awkward just sitting their watching people drink. Once people are a little tipsy, they are going to be paying less attention to the fact that you haven't been drinking any alcohol. You will be entertained by their slurring, and it will be kind of hard for you to seem stupid to them. Plus, not everybody is always going to be drunk at the party. Every once and a while you will somebody that is in the same boat as you.
Let me tell you something its just fine if you don't drink I'm in college and I respect people who go to parties and don't drink I think they have a lot of self control. Its just fine to go to those parties and not drink its your own belief and personal value and if anyone has a problem with it then you don't want to be around them. You are not boring buy not drinking, I have found more then anything that it gets me into more trouble then its worth so don't by any means let anyone talk you into drinking if you don't want to.
I have a liver problem which is why I don't drink. If someone thinks I'm boring simply because I don't drink they are the ones with the problem. You know the people that can never enjoy themselves unless they're wasted, that is lame and pathetic. But yeah, I don't go around like "I don't drink, I don't drink!" I just enjoy myself and use my personality. You can still be crazy and fun without being under the influence
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"How can I seem less boring when I go to parties and get togethers where all there is is drinking?"
In a way, you've asked a self-canceling question. I say that because for some drinkers, their lives revolve around alcohol. Especially if they're party animals/hard drinkers. Has some drinker told you that you were boring?
Another 10 or 30 years from now, many of those drinkers will have a lot of serious problems due to all that exciting alcohol-fueled fun.
In a way, none of this really answers your question. But that's because in their eyes, you'll probably *always* be boring or uptight. I think you're asking the wrong question.
I don't drink at parties unless it's christmass or something. mainly because I hate the taste.
I still have fun listening to convercations and giveing my 2cents when I hear something interesting.
I don't know about danceing and all that when you are drunk I never drank that much before lol.
Something you can do is tell everyone of your friends if they need a ride or anything, maybe for a beer run, you can be a big help as a sober driver. I know for sure there is always a need for that special someone at every party. WHO CAN DRIVE? lol.
I don't drink and nobody has ever called me boring for it. In fact, most people love having a 'designated driver' in the group, and that's cool with me. Are you quiet and reserved, by any chance, because maybe it's more that than anything? Just make sure you're bright and lively and there shouldn't be a problem.
well we have the same situation.. I have a heart problem too.. I am a guy.. well if I were you, just call your friends and hook up with them.. and if you have a boyfriend, try to go with him anywhere you like. but if you love sports, it is much better to spend time on it.. make sport as your habit.. as your career.. hehe that's my opinion..
What "waitingatthedoor" said is correct. Just forget about what people think or say, next time just hold a bottle of water and say you already drank earlier or before the "party" or already had your share there etc. You know what I mean ?
you don't need even to explain to anyone why you don't drink. its you'r choice and anyone else need to respect that. I assume that your out going and fun to hang out with.
drinking is just fun if you can if not it isn't and you're fine..theres a lot of things at the party hot people to make you smile and laugh and flirt lol wtf is drinking has to be iomportant oon parties its not! its you whos important..
I always had a problem with this. I have had situations where I can't drink that night and get judged as a "b***h" or as stuck up. It's like, why can't I have sober fun? It isn't fair. I would love to know how to avoid this.
I think that's ridiculous! As long as you are friendly and outgoing, no one should have a problem with you.
well in my opinion, you don't have to drink to have a good time, although usually when you drink it is a good time, just look at the bright side of things, if you don't drink at parties, you don't have to worry about being sloppy and doing anything that you might regret later. And you get to laugh at all the dumb crap everyone else does and you'll probably get a high feeling just being around a bunch of drunk people. Hope this helps = ]
At least you know your limitations which can't always be said for everyone.
I agree with some of the other answers in that who cares what other people think, it's your life.
They should respect the fact that you don't drink.
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