Do you think it's okay to assume that someone who doesn't drink might be a recovering alcoholic? I have no problem with accommodating someone; on the other hand, I have no idea how other teetotalers might take it. I mean, if someone refuses a drink, I'm likely to say, "Oh, are you an alcoholic?" and I have no idea if this is socially acceptable.
People think of the word “alcoholic” as an accusation. Like you’re name-calling. So I think the best response to have if someone refuses a drink is no response at all. Like after they tell you that they don’t drink, maybe a simple, “Ok, how about a soda?” You don’t actually have to engage in the “why” part. The fact that we have to explain why we don’t drink is one of life’s many absurdities.
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