Some People Don't Understand

Another one of these threads.

I rarely drink. Mainly because I find most taste rank and you pay a lot of money only to feel sick the next morning. Also I've worked in pubs the odd time and have seen a lot of stuff that drunk people do (random fights, arguements, embarrassing situations etc etc) and I just don't like being around drunk people when I'm sober.

But some people just don't understand this and constantly have goes at me. Take one girl in work for instance. She thinks its weird that I do not go out with the people I work with. I have told her many a time that the reason I don't is because that is all they do outside of work - go to the pub. I told her that I would happily go bowling, swimming, or even just hanging out somewhere (outside of a pub) and that I find the whole pub culture boring. These little "arguements" leave me feeling off for the rest of the day, and somewhat guilty just because I'm not giving in.

Anyone else in these situations?

titan18

boneyarsebogman wrote: »

Another one of these threads.

I rarely drink. Mainly because I find most taste rank and you pay a lot of money only to feel sick the next morning. Also I've worked in pubs the odd time and have seen a lot of stuff that drunk people do (random fights, arguements, embarrassing situations etc etc) and I just don't like being around drunk people when I'm sober.

But some people just don't understand this and constantly have goes at me. Take one girl in work for instance. She thinks its weird that I do not go out with the people I work with. I have told her many a time that the reason I don't is because that is all they do outside of work - go to the pub. I told her that I would happily go bowling, swimming, or even just hanging out somewhere (outside of a pub) and that I find the whole pub culture boring. These little "arguements" leave me feeling off for the rest of the day, and somewhat guilty just because I'm not giving in.

Anyone else in these situations?

Not really.I dont drink but I'd still go to the pub with my friends and drink Coke.I just wouldnt go to the nightclub with them

disssco

titan18 wrote: »

Not really.I dont drink but I'd still go to the pub with my friends and drink Coke.I just wouldnt go to the nightclub with them

Yeah I'd still go out with them and snort coke too.

Morf

boneyarsebogman wrote: »

Another one of these threads.

I rarely drink. Mainly because I find most taste rank and you pay a lot of money only to feel sick the next morning. Also I've worked in pubs the odd time and have seen a lot of stuff that drunk people do (random fights, arguements, embarrassing situations etc etc) and I just don't like being around drunk people when I'm sober.

But some people just don't understand this and constantly have goes at me. Take one girl in work for instance. She thinks its weird that I do not go out with the people I work with. I have told her many a time that the reason I don't is because that is all they do outside of work - go to the pub. I told her that I would happily go bowling, swimming, or even just hanging out somewhere (outside of a pub) and that I find the whole pub culture boring. These little "arguements" leave me feeling off for the rest of the day, and somewhat guilty just because I'm not giving in.

Anyone else in these situations?

I hate pub culture, i make the effort to go out now and again. I usually regret it though.

Mena

I've not been in a pub in over 2 years now. I don't care what others say, can't stand it myself.

witnessmenow

The majority of the people i hang around with arent going out with the goal to get completely langers, they are just our for the craic.... if the craic is good I'm more than happy to go to a pub, same with a night club.

People rarely question me not drinking in a condescending way, usually more out of curiosity!

Sure go out with them one time and see how you get on, you could always have an "emergency" and head off home early if your that bored

Feeonaw

I never go out to the pub! Pubs are boring & smelly places. The only reason I'd go is for a gig or comedy or quizzes. Going to the pub was all the people in my last job ever did...so I didn't really socialise with them at all. I did try to go out with them, but it just wasn't fun. In my current job, we go out for meals quite a bit. It's lots of fun.

If you don't want to go to the pub...then don't go! But it might be a good idea to ask if anyone in work is interested in going out for food, or the cinema, or anything you like! If it ends in drinks (as it sometimes does) then you can just head home but at least you've made an appearance and a good attempt! They'll know then that you do like them & you are sociable.

Eventually people will come round to the idea that you're not a drinker and they'll leave you be...but just make sure that they know you're a fun sociable person who is up for any non drinking future event - even if you have to organise the whole thing yourself :cool:

zAbbo

If anyone can suggest a good place to have a chat with people late at night? I'm all ears.

Would you really turn down having a chat with some people, just because they were having a drink in the evening (say 11pm)

I'd love if the Cinema or something was open till 1/2am, but that doesn't seem to be the case in Dublin, shame really.

Why not find a nice quiet bar, and have some soft drinks, that way you don't have to cut off your social circle.

Feeonaw

Cafe Mocha opens late enough I think - that might be a nice place to chat and grab a coffee?

zAbbo

Hey, that's not a bad idea.

I'd be on for a meet up there, maybe for something small to eat, or just coffee some evening.

Anyone else interested?

Maybe there's something on nearby - shows/arts/cinema/anything ?

Feeonaw

Wagamama is almost right beside it if people wanted to get some yummy food.