Taking shoes off at peoples homes...
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"I don't drink" should be all any host/hostess ever needs to hear. Lying shouldn't be necessary.
Karrie I've already told her via email that I do not drink and she told me not to be silly of course I'll be drinking her wine, but I won't be. I'll just hand some wine to her son to put in the fridge for me.
The man of the house owns and sells fine wines from all over the world apparently including many NZ wines amd I believe they have hand picked some fab wines for my visit but alas as I mentioned to them I don't drink. Maybe they thought I was joking!
I'm sure it will work out just fine ..
If she asks you what medical condition, she is definitely snooping. She should not ask that unless she knows you very well. But again, perhaps a vague answer might be appropriate, like ‘the doctor isn’t sure yet, but he asked me not to drink to be on the safe side’ etc.
Or perhaps you could say that you have an allergy to alcohol, that should end the discussion right there. Or perhaps you could tell her that you are a Mormon! Then your religion forbids alcohol.
SJP
You have such a polite gentlemanly matter of fact manner about you coupled with a very intelligent knowledgeable mind.
Thank you
Compliments and smiles work like a charm for me.
I just bet they do too
She'll love me by the end of the first night with or without my shoes )))))
LOL ... Yes, I did say that to her already... My daughter tells me she is very controlling in every manner...
Well, just tell them that if they NEED someone to drink wine, you can call and I'll come over and drink your share. lol.
Good evening all....just getting ready for bed and thought I'd jump on to see what was happening in the forum!
I wouldn't have a hard time telling people that I don't drink. If you want you could always say you have allergies. That will be enough for them not to ask why.
I hope you have a wonderful trip kiwi_NZ!
I wouldn't have a hard time telling people that I don't drink. If you want you could always say you have allergies. That will be enough for them not to ask why.
I hope you have a wonderful trip kiwi_NZ!
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I think just being firm about the fact that you don't drink makes more sense than lying about health problems, etc. Even the most controlling host won't pin you down and dump wine down your throat with a funnel. lol.