How do you navigate office parties and alcohol gifts when you’re teetotal?
The festive season typically means that drinks start flowing. But how do you navigate office parties and alcohol gifts when you’re teetotal?
You are however justified in feeling less than thrilled about others getting drunk at a lunch while you are stone-cold sober. No one finds that position particularly comfortable but it’s useful to learn how to handle difficult situations. My hunch is you won’t be the only one not drinking on these beery occasions. Look around next time and observe how many others are politely leaving their drink untouched or indeed choosing a soft drink instead.
Handling the scenario with a light touch is key. Show appreciation for receiving the bottle of champagne and then create a list of alternative ideas to present to your bosses for the next event. Email whoever is responsible saying that while you appreciate the champers, could they mix it up next time with a restaurant/gift/spa voucher. Your fellow non-drinkers will cheer you on while your bosses should acknowledge your efforts to modernise the culture.
Have a think about activities that would bring everyone together that don’t centre around alcohol. This should be easy during the festive build up: as well as the usual sporting and eatery options, you can select from ice-skating, festive shows, panto, Christmas fairs, quizzes as well as all kinds of Winter Wonderlands. The reason these kinds of events work is that alcohol can be included without being the dominant focus. This way, everyone’s happy.
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