I don't like drinking as much as my coworkers/team members and I'm worried that they think I'm uptight when I drink only 1 drink in the time they drink 3 or 5

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8 years in the industry and haven’t touched one drink. They made fun of me and I made fun of myself with them. Self deprecating humor will help you navigate without coming off as uptight. That being said, try not to care about what people think.

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I’ve never noticed someone not drinking. And if I did, I always admired their restraint. Don’t think about it. I’m sure they aren’t

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No one notices the number of drinks someone is having

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Only alcoholics (or problem drinkers) notice. Because they want others to drink as much as they do. I didn’t l realize I was doing this until I quit. And now I don’t drink at all. Do what’s best for you, and don’t ever feel badly about it. 💪🏼

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They probably won’t notice, and if they do, so what?

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Non-drinker here: They don't give a shit.

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Pour water or lemonade in a cup, say it’s a mixed drink and chug it.

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Nah, nobody cares.

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