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The social pressures that come with remaining tee-total can be challenging at times; the phenomenon of people experiencing the obligation to drink in social situations has been identified in many societies across the globe.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why is there peer pressure when it comes to drinking?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

While it’s difficult to find specific research on why our friends want us to drink so much, there are general indications from social psychology and sociology that suggest that the behavior is a reflection of group mentality behaviors. <\/span><\/p>\n

Generally, we feel safer when others are doing the same as us. This way of thinking has been passed down for generations from our early human ancestors who had to form social groups to survive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Consequently, we have evolved inclinations to support group union by conforming to social norms and shunning behavior that doesn’t match the group dynamic. We are social creatures wired to seek the approval of others to ensure that we thrive (even though in this day and age, this way of thinking doesn’t serve us the way it once did).<\/span><\/p>\n

That explains why, if you’re a non-drinker, you can feel more inclined to go as far as to fake drinking when you can’t be bothered with judgmental looks or irritating questioning. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, when the examination gets too much, or perhaps you’ve gotten to the point where you careless of what others think of you (go you!), you’ll likely need to give people a friendly reminder to back off. To help you out with this, we’ve compiled 50 clever excuses as to why you’re not drinking:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tips for dealing with drinking peer pressure:<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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• Don’t be surprised if your friends seem to undermine your efforts to cut down your drinking.<\/strong> They’re not necessarily trying to undermine you. They’re likely dealing with their cognitive dissonance.<\/span><\/li>\n
• Stay out of round buying as this will likely increase the obligation.<\/strong><\/li>\n
• If they persist, leave the situation<\/strong>, this sends a clear message that you don’t appreciate their behavior. You may want to consider whether you wish to continue spending time with these particular people.<\/span><\/li>\n
• Plan for and rehearse the scripts we’re going to give you.<\/strong><\/li>\n
• A firm resolution to change your drinking can be an essential part of sticking to your sobriety.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  Excuse 1 | I\u2019m Taking a Short Break From Alcohol, It’s Negatively Affecting My Health\/ Skin<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  A great excuse for those times when you just don’t feel like drinking at that particular time.<\/p>\n

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  Excuse 2 | I Am a Much Better Person\u00a0to Be Around\u00a0When I Am Sober<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  This excuse could also be used as a flirty comment…<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>3<\/span><\/b> | I\u2019ve Got an Early Start Tomorrow<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Blame it all on work- if you keep discussing work, people will likely zone out after a while. Result!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>4<\/span><\/b> | Alcohol is Too High in Carbs and Calories<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  This excuse gives the impression that you’re diet conscious<\/span>.<\/span> Perhaps you’re a model\/ athelete and a big event is coming up?<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>5<\/span><\/b> | I’m Still Recovering From THAT Phase\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  Beware! People might treat<\/span> you like an alcoholic after that. So better use it with people you are not going to see quite often. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>6<\/span><\/b> | It Will Disturb My Whole Diet Plan<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  You are a<\/span>gain putting this all on your diet-conscious personality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>7<\/span><\/b> | I Wish, but I Am Diabetic\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  Many people go sober due to medical restrictions. So why not use that excuse for yourself too?<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>8<\/span><\/b> | You Don\u2019t Want to See Me Drunk<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  This excuse is great\u00a0 for<\/span>\u00a0people who think that<\/span> saying no to alcohol will make them<\/span>\u00a0annoy<\/span>ing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>9<\/span><\/b> | One of Us Needs to Stay Sober for the Children This Evening<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  This excuse can be used at a gathering where you don\u2019t know most of the people, <\/span>and it\u2019s easy to get away with a lie.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>10<\/span><\/b> | It Will Probably Put Me to Sleep, and I Don\u2019t Want to Miss Anything Tonight<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  This excuse will work best for maintaining your \u201cfun person\u201d image.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>11<\/span><\/b> | I’m Currently on\u00a0Antibiotics\u00a0So\u00a0on This Occasion,\u00a0I\u2019ll\u00a0Have to\u00a0Pass<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  They may investigate about your health…<\/span> but you can think of infection or two.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>12<\/span><\/b> | I’m Training for Marathon\/ Any Sporting Event.\u00a0My Trainer Has Strictly Forbidden Me From Drinking<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  If you are into sports, you can\u00a0<\/span>quick<\/span>ly go with this excuse. Just make sure you know a bit about a couple of athlete\u2019s <\/span>competition<\/span> in your area. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>13<\/span><\/b> | I’m the Designated Driver<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  This excuse will never get old because<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0after all, someone\u00a0<\/span>has to<\/span>\u00a0play the designated driver role.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>14<\/span><\/b> | I Feel\u00a0a Little Queasy…\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  This will make them move away. FAST!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>15<\/span><\/b> | I Am Allergic to Alcohol<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  No one will argue with someone being allergic to alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>1<\/span><\/b>6 | I\u2019m on a Strict Budget<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  This is quite a genuine excuse<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and so many people at the party will be able to relate to you as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>17<\/span><\/b> | Religious Reasons<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  This excuse usually<\/span> works… unless you are at a family gathering. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>18<\/span><\/b> | I Prefer Soft Drinks<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Talk directly to the bartender and get your order in before anyone asks\/challenges you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>19<\/span><\/b> | You Won\u2019t Be Able to Handle Me. So Better Not Risk It\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  Yet again, maintaining your ‘edgy’ image with such witty responses.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>20<\/span><\/b> | No, but Thanks for Asking!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Refuse politely.<\/span> Simple.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>21<\/span><\/b> | I Had a Horrible Alcohol Experience Last Night<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  You might want to add the details to this story.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>22<\/span><\/b> | I Am on a Bet\/ I\u2019m Raising Money for Charity by \u2018Keeping Dry\u2019<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Sounds\u00a0<\/span>pretty real<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>23<\/span><\/b> | I’m Currently\u00a0Fasting<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Religious excuses are the best as people don\u2019t investigate it any further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>24<\/span><\/b> | You’ll Find Me Cool Even Without Booze in My Hand!\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  Be straightforward and politely decline the offer.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>25<\/span><\/b> | Drinking Late at Night Causes Serious Issues in the Morning for Me…<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  You can conveniently use this one if it\u2019s an evening function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>2<\/span><\/b>6 | Thanks, but I\u00a0Simply\u00a0Don\u2019t Drink\u00a0[Insert Whatever\u2019s on the Menu]<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  This excuse works well if you\u2019re in a place that only serves beer and you\u2019re a wine drinker for example. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>27<\/span><\/b> | I Think My Taste Buds Are Not as Developed as Yours\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  Just another cool way of say<\/span>ing that I don\u2019t like the taste of alcohol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>28<\/span><\/b> | I Think It Will Be Better to Give My Liver a Break for Tonight<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

  An excuse to make them believe that you love drinking<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0but maybe not today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>29<\/span><\/b> | I Can\u2019t Get Past the Hangover From Last Night<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  You need to have a cover-up story stating how that happened<\/span> and how worse it was. Then you might get to listen to a couple of their hung-over stories as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>30<\/span><\/b> | I Have Given It Up for Lent<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  No one is going to argue about your religious beliefs at a party.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>31<\/span><\/b> | My Partner is Running for a Marathon, and I Am Supporting Them<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  Well, this m<\/span>akes you a supportive partner- but make sure that they don\u2019t know your significant other!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>32<\/span><\/b> | I Have Already Gotten Through My Lifetime Supply<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  A casual way of saying that I was an alcoholic but not anymore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>33<\/span><\/b> | I can\u2019t, I am Currently on a Meditating<\/span><\/b> Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

  Tell them how you were feeling something missing in your life. And now, since you have started, you are at so much peace with yourself and the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>34<\/span><\/b> | It\u2019s My 3rd Day of Detox. Still, a Long Way to Go! <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Tell them how you were feeling a bit unhealthy, so one of your friends came up with this idea. And Oh my! It feels so refreshing. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>35<\/span><\/b> | I Am Trying to Fit in the Dress\/ Suit I Saw at [Insert Shop]<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  The struggle is real!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>36<\/span><\/b> | No Thanks, I Don\u2019t Feel That Well Tonight<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  In response to their upcoming questions, say that you have a headache or back pain because of your hectic day at work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>37<\/span><\/b> | My Wife is Pregnant, and I\u2019m on Duty<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Nobody will argue against a responsible adult.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>38<\/span><\/b> | I’m Exhausted From Work; Alcohol Will Only Make the Situation Worse<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  No one will debate this.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>39<\/span><\/b> | I am good!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Straightforwardness works if you carry it with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>40<\/span><\/b> | No Thanks! Too Many Calories for Me<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>41<\/span><\/b> | Blame It on Your Upset Stomach<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Believe us! No <\/span>one wants to know the details.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse 4<\/span><\/b>2<\/span><\/b> | We Are Trying to Conceive<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

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  Excuse 4<\/span><\/b>3<\/span><\/b> | I Am Not Thirsty <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Playing dumb works sometimes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse 4<\/span><\/b>4<\/span><\/b> | I’ll Add Vodka in My Coke<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Or maybe I won\u2019t. Just act along with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse 4<\/span><\/b>5<\/span><\/b> | I Am Cutting Out All Alcohol and Caffeine Out of My System. Maybe That Will Help Me to Sleep Better <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  This one i<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>our\u00a0<\/span>personal favorite. Always works!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse 4<\/span><\/b>6<\/span><\/b> | I\u2019ve\u00a0Already Had a Couple<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  W<\/span>hy? Maybe to get off a bad day or anything like that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse 4<\/span><\/b>7<\/span><\/b> | No Alcohol. It\u2019s My New Year Resolution<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

  We\u2019ll see how long you stick to that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse 4<\/span><\/b>8<\/span><\/b> | I Have Been Recently Diagnosed With a Bladder Infection\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  They are not going to validate that from your doctor, for sure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse 4<\/span><\/b>9<\/span><\/b> | It Gives Me\u00a0a\u00a0Migraine\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  It happens to some people<\/span>,<\/span> so why not include yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  Excuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>50<\/span><\/b> | Drinking Makes Me Want to Smoke and I Am Not Going Down on That Road Again!<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

  We all know how difficult it gets to get rid of a<\/span>n<\/span>\u00a0addic<\/span>tion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  We hope that these excuses work well for you and help you out in tackling the situation after saying no to alcohol at a social gathering. N<\/span><\/span>o matter which one of these excuses you choose,<\/span><\/span> stand by your decision!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  At Never the Right Word, our aim is to give you practical examples of how to handle life\u2019s difficult conversations. If you have an awkward situation that you\u2019d like example templates for, request a topic here<\/b><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

  If you\u2019re interested in further reading, we\u2019ve also included links to our trusted resources and related posts below. To find out more\u00a0about NTRW<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0our\u00a0recommended tools<\/b><\/span><\/a>,<\/b> you can do that\u00a0here<\/b>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

  Lastly, if you found this content helpful or want to share your own examples, let us know in the comments. We\u2019d also be delighted if you shared this article and joined us on social media too!<\/p>\n

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  Hi there! I\u2019m Amy<\/strong><\/a>, and I\u2019m the person behind Never the Right Word.<\/strong><\/a> I\u2019m a designer-by-day who\u2019s fascinated by human psychology; you\u2019ll find me learning about what makes others tick through all types of media and good old-fashioned conversation. Learn more about me here.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

  In 2019 Never the Right Word was born to fill the gap of \u2018how-to\u2019 websites with copy and paste examples showing you EXACTLY what you need to say to steer difficult conversations into positive outcomes.<\/p>\n

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