It’s that time of the year again and you probably have invitations to Christmas parties left and right. However, Christmas parties also mean there will be alcohol–and loads of it. So if you’re in recovery or trying to be sober, here are ways you can say “No” to alcohol while still enjoying your Christmas party.
If you haven’t touched a drink in your life, then it’s easy for you to say “No” to alcohol. However, if you’ve been a party animal before, always drinking, or known by your friends for being the drunken life of the party, then declining alcohol may not be such a simple thing.
However, no party or night is worth throwing away your recovery for. And also, party and life in general is so much more fun sober.
So here are tips on how to enjoy your Christmas parties without alcohol.
1. Keep it straight and simple. Sometimes, you only have to tell the truth and people will get off your back. You can try these phrases to say no to alcohol at Christmas parties:
- I’m the designated driver
- I’m driving
- I don’t drink (anymore)
- I want to keep my head clear
- Drinking makes me sick
- I can’t be hungover tomorrow because I have something to do
- I want to h ave more fun sober
- I’m in recovery
- I committed to sobriety
2. Have an excuse handy. If the straight and simple statement is not enough or if you have a pushy friend who keeps pushing cocktails your way, you can make up an excuse. The secret here is to make it believable and to make yourself sound convincing.
- I’m on a special diet that doesn’t involve alcohol
- I want to lose weight
- I have a meeting early tomorrow, I can’t be hung over
- I have to study later
- I’m sick
- I still have hungover from last night
- I’m training for a marathon (etc)
3. Try humor. To not offend your guests or your host, you can try humor. Break the tension and make sure you don’t poop on the party by being funny.
- If I drink another glass, you’d end up wearing it
- Thank you, but I’ve already made enough stupid decisions sober
- I tried alcoholism–it didn’t work out
4. You can also try talking about your recovery and commitment to sobriety. in your Christmas party-you may even help someone. It may also help youbecome more considerate after knowing your situation.
- Seriously, I have a problem and I need to stop drinking.
- If you don’t believe me, you can call my dentistt
- Drinking makes me depressed–aren’t you depressed?
You can use or mix and match these answers, depending on your situation. Just find the right approach that best suit you.
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