Prepare an explanation as to why you’re not drinking, or not as much as usual. You could say: ‘I don’t want to get drunk because I don’t want to embarrass myself.’ Or: ‘I am only drinking one glass because I believe that, for me, it’s the right amount.’ Or even: ‘I feel good, I’ve reached the level of relaxation I was aiming for tonight.’ If you are an alcoholic, you could simply say that. This would be a very powerful statement indeed. A softer way to approach not drinking is: ‘I’m monitoring my drinking.’ After all, it’s similar to monitoring calories and there’s no shame in that. Or you
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