why do some people dislike it when they offer you beer and you say you don't drink?

[secret friend]

Have you guys noticed those dirty looks? But why?

Do they feel offended, as if I were criticizing their habit by saying I don't drink?

What do they care if I don't drink anyway? I didn't say they couldn't drink if I didn't.

 

[Reginald]

A year ago I didn't drink. I'd never really tried and it just seemed like a silly past-time. Then I tried it anyway, and got off with a hot girl. Now it's all good. :thumbs:

 

[MiccyNarc]

Reginald's got his beer goggles on.

 

[Razor]

I would presume it's a case of people who don't drink are looked upon as being people who feel they are above everyone else. It would also be a case of offering to buy someone a beer would be a way to get closer to someone or cement your relationship with them, turning it down might be considered an insult.

I don't drink that much, after a couple of pints i am generally onto soft drinks until i've sobered up a bit before moving back onto a nice pint.

 

[CREMATOR666]

Heineken over Budweiser 4 sho

 

[secret friend]

I don't think it's about turning them down. I usually just say I'll have a coke.

 

[CptStern]

Have you guys noticed those dirty looks? But why?

Do they feel offended, as if I were criticizing their habit by saying I don't drink?

What do they care if I don't drink anyway? I didn't say they couldn't drink if I didn't.

I doubt you've ever been in that situation ..do you ever leave your house? In any event who cares? just tell them you're driving

 

[Dan]

It's the same as if someone offers you dinner and you say no thanks I'll just sit at the same table and not eat with you. You're refusing their hospitality.

 

[Ludah]

I don't know about you, but I find a lot of non-drinkers I've encountered are pretty snobbish and holier-than-thou. The ones who sit around drinking a Fanta, nose in the air, giving off that "Oh, drinking is for such degenerates" vibe. It's not like I expect them to get smashed, but I do a lot of my drinking in pubs and if you're going to go to one, you might as well have a pint or two. And if I offer somebody a drink and it's not accepted, then I am kind of taken aback. Perhaps I shouldn't be, but that's how it turns out any way. Unless they've got a decent explanation (ie. liver problems or "OE MAN NO, I'M TOO DRUNK ALREADY").

It's not so much a problem with not drinking so much as it is the attitudes I've experienced with such people. The same kind of people who shake their head at you when you light up a cigarette to go along with your lager.

 

[MiccyNarc]

It's the same as if someone offers you dinner and you say no thanks I'll just sit at the same table and not eat with you. You're refusing their hospitality.

Then honestly they shouldn't be offering you something that alot of people have a problem with drinking. It's like offering a Jew pork. Very inconsiderate.

 

[Dan]

If you were Muslim and your religion forbade you from drinking, then yes your analogy would work. But otherwise it would be more like somone offering you pork and you saying no I don't like pork. Everyone likes pork, everyone likes beer. What's the matter with you?

Maybe a better analogy would be offering meat to a vegetarian. If you told them ahead of time that as a principle you don't drink ever then they shouldn't offer you beer. But if they don't know that then just tell them nicely. If you just say no thanks, I don't drink nobody gets offended. If you just say no thanks it's more like saying no thanks I don't like you. (Like refusing pork without any reason)

 

[secret friend]

I doubt you've ever been in that situation ..do you ever leave your house? In any event who cares? just tell them you're driving

LOL

 

[CptStern]

or in your case just tell them that alcohol tends to free the demons trapped in your skull and you're afraid you might kill everyone at the party with a melon baller

 

[secret friend]

I usually just tell them "I don't drink anymore" in such a way that it sounds like I am a recovering alcoholic; they are usually more forgiving when I tell them that.

Everyone likes pork, everyone likes beer. What's the matter with you?

Beer tastes like shit

 

[Ludah]

Beer tastes like shit

You must not be drinking from the right tap, because some beers can be effin' magnificent.

If you're still 16 years old and experiencing six-packs of Budweiser in the parking lot, then I can understand your distaste for it.

 

[secret friend]

nope,they don't taste good. people just drink beer because it makes them feel good, not because it tastes good

 

[Ludah]

nope,they don't taste good. people just drink beer because it makes them feel good, not because it tastes good

See, now you're sounding like a presuming little cheesedick.

 

[MiccyNarc]

See, now you're sounding like a presuming little cheesedick.

Yes.
Special friend, I hate you.

 

[Reginald]

I'm still 16 and ecpiriencing sex-packs of Bud. But I like the taste. :shh:

EDIT: HAha. Sex packs.

 

[Ludah]

Well, no point in editing now that I'm quoted. =P

Sorry for coming off rough, but don't assume you know what others, including myself, like about their drinks. Especially if yourself do not drink.

 

[DreadLord]

If you were Muslim and your religion forbade you from drinking, then yes your analogy would work. But otherwise it would be more like somone offering you pork and you saying no I don't like pork. Everyone likes pork, everyone likes beer. What's the matter with you?

<3

or in your case just tell them that alcohol tends to free the demons trapped in your skull and you're afraid you might kill everyone at the party with a melon baller

Hahaha, <3

See, now you're sounding like a presuming little cheesedick.

Such a cheesedick. Honestly, Miller High Life tastes like piss. However every other beer in the world tastes pretty friggin wonderful in my opinion. Down a couple Heinekens and it's all good.

Sorry for coming off rough, but don't assume you know what others, including myself, like about their drinks. Especially if yourself do not drink.

QFT.

Edit: And I love how Stern actually linked to a picture of a melon baller. What a goon lol.

 

[Ludah]

Heineken's good enough for me, but I tend not to drink it because it doesn't taste right when I'm smoking. Irish stouts and German lagers for the most part.

Alas, draught beers eat a whole straight through my wallet.

 

[DreadLord]

Heineken's good enough for me, but I tend not to drink it because it doesn't taste right when I'm smoking. Irish stouts and German lagers for the most part.

Alas, draught beers eat a whole straight through my wallet.

I mostly drink Heineken and Becks these days. However I'm more of a hard liquor kind of person anyways. I drink a lot of Absinthe.

 

[CptStern]

Edit: And I love how Stern actually linked to a picture of a melon baller. What a goon lol.

not everyone knows what it is, I was just being considerate

 

[Ludah]

I mostly drink Heineken and Becks these days. However I'm more of a hard liquor kind of person anyways. I drink a lot of Absinthe.

Used to be real into hard liquor. Could take on whole bottles of whiskey or tequila and wake up with no hangover. But then I decided I didn't want to die, so I just settle for a few shots or occasional lowball glass.

 

[MiccyNarc]

If you were Muslim and your religion forbade you from drinking, then yes your analogy would work. But otherwise it would be more like somone offering you pork and you saying no I don't like pork. Everyone likes pork, everyone likes beer. What's the matter with you?

Umm...if your religion doesn't forbid you from drinking beer, you drink beer.

 

[DreadLord]

Used to be real into hard liquor. Could take on whole bottles of whiskey or tequila and wake up with no hangover. But then I decided I didn't want to die, so I just settle for a few shots or occasional lowball glass.

Haha, yeah I suppose. I'll take my chances for now.

not everyone knows what it is, I was just being considerate

Well that's nice of you lol.

Umm...if your religion doesn't forbid you from drinking beer, you drink beer.

QFMFT

 

[destrukt]

everyone likes beer, where, aa meetings ? like hell 'everyone' likes beer.

 

[Mr Stabby]

nope,they don't taste good. people just drink beer because it makes them feel good, not because it tastes good

start with cheap cider, then it will taste good

 

[Dekstar]

I don't drink at all. Make out like I smoke though, and man the dirty looks I get from classmates :E

 

[Dalamari]

When my friends do drink it's usually UV and Mike's Hard Lemonade, haven't really had beer yet except Guiness, and that was more like drinking a meal than an alcoholic beverage

 

[Dan]

Someone who says that people do not enjoy the taste of beer has never sat outside in the hot sun with an iced bottle of Corona.

 

[Remus]

I don't drink at all. Make out like I smoke though, and man the dirty looks I get from classmates :E

Yeah I get weird looks from people too, when I say that I hate beer and don't smoke, but I don't care. However I do like other drinks like: white whine, whiskey etc.:E

 

[CptStern]

white whine, whiskey etc.:E

hehe

wine is what you drink, whine is what you do

 

[Ennui]

The king is running out of stupid ideas.... this is really scraping the bottom of the barrel.

 

[Remus]

Whatever Sterny.

Vodka FTW:cheers:

 

[TheSomeone]

I usually just tell them "I don't drink anymore" in such a way that it sounds like I am a recovering alcoholic; they are usually more forgiving when I tell them that.

Tell them you are a recovering knghenry and they will be even more forgiving.

 

[jondy]

haven't really had beer yet except Guiness, and that was more like drinking a meal than an alcoholic beverage

People used to get prescribed it

 

[Cole]

It's funny. I live inbetween a city and the country. All my city friends like Miller. All my country friends hate Miller and like Busch. All my city friends hate Busch.
Of course just like my dad I prefer Bud before both!!

 

[DEATH eVADER]

Have you guys noticed those dirty looks? But why?

Do they feel offended, as if I were criticizing their habit by saying I don't drink?

What do they care if I don't drink anyway? I didn't say they couldn't drink if I didn't.

I drink, but I consider myself a lightweight.

I drink to have a good time, I don't drink so as to have to put my face down the toilet for the first half of the next day.

If someone offers me a drink, I turn it down. If they buy it me anyway, I drink half, just to give them a hint