I think that it goes both ways. We're split half and half on girls who drink, and everyone's really respectful of that, but I've heard people who judge drinkers just like sometimes drinkers judge non-drinkers. The thing is, I'm not the type of person who "has to" have a drink when I go out. You can stick a coke in my hand and I'll be just as happy, honestly. So, if there's someone else that can do that, too, then more power to them! I dunno, maybe I'm not the type of drinker you were looking for a response from, then...

:D I'm the FIRST one at the K-E-G! :D
I honestly don't mind the Non-Drinkers....they keep up the conversation when you JUST can't think anymore!!!
My ONLY problem with certain Non-Drinkers is that some feel as if they are holier-than-thou since they refrain from consuming alchohol. I feel i have a right NOT to be judged since i am a very very responsible individual (if i do say so myself) and i always get my sh*t done & then some!
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(Thanxxx for the opportunity to vent!);)

I love it! Can I use it too? :D

I have no problem with non-drinkers. However, I do not think I know anybody who doesn't drink. Oh wait, my ex didn't drink. I never drank in front of him, but he heard all of the stories b/c he had to -- he was my boyfriend!

i dont have a problem with people who dont drink. if its not your thing then i respect that, for whatever reason. the only think i dont like about people who dont drink, when everyone else is, is when they stand there and look bored or like they are not a part of the group. i also dont like it when they make me look like a bad person for drinking and having fun.

Why is it do you think -- at least in the US that people who drink are considered to be morally lax? I know this attitude isn't held in Europe for the most part... I just don't understand why someone who doesn't drink would think less of someone that does (and I'm not talking about someone who abuses).

I don't see anything wrong with people drinking, but it's been my experience that drinkers look down on me because I *don't* drink. Well, correction--I do drink occasionally, but only when someone offers to buy me something (why waste a free drink??). But I don't tell people I go out with not to drink, so I wish they would stop trying to cajole me into drinking with them. I respect other peoples' right to do what they want, so why do they try to force their views on me? It's like they seem to think a person can't have fun unless they've got a drink in their hand.

We had a few guys in our fraternity who didn't drink and they went out with us all the time to the bars. They were a lot of fun and it never seemed to hinder anyone in our group having a good time when we went out, and it was so nice to not have to worry about who was going to drive home. At least the ones I know seemed to be a bit more responsible than the rest of us.

quite a few people i know do not drink.. i would never judge someone on if/how much they drink. in fact we do not let our pledges drink at all during the process..
as long as the non-drinker doesn't make those nasty comments everyone was talking about to me, then i'm all set :)
THrillhouse- i agree. i hate when people call you immature because they have decided to stop drinking.. GRRR..
hehe and yay always a DD around for late night food runs ;)

I think non drinkers are great! I justhave more fun when i drink and I can't be around people that are drinking when I'm not unless I'm sober sis than it is funny for me. But going to a club and not drinking wouldn't work for me.
Non drinkers are great when they like to be sober drivers, but I hate to take advantage of them bc of that. Drinking helps me feel more free. I was really upset last yr bc someone told me they thought I was drinking too much-- yet they got high almost every day. And who made grades? Oh yeah that would be me, not her. But I do appreciate it when my sisters prevent me from making a big ass of myself.

Thrillhouse- there is nothing wrong with saying "I've outgrown drinking." I'm not even 21 yet, and I feel like I have. The difference is that I realize it isn't my place to make anyone else feel immature because they still like to drink. I don't think it makes them immature, nor do I think it makes me more mature. It's just a difference in what is considered to be a good time.

I drink rarely... but it's still a good time to go out, and I don't get bothered by other people drinking around me. I'm glad they are having fun :D I can have plenty of fun without alcohol.

Ditto on what most everyone has said. I admire people who don't drink for their convictions but respect other's choices to do so.

I feel like most of my drinking days as far as getting drunk are over since leaving school. I rarely drank in high school, but college was a 180 degree switch. And as fun of a time I had in school, getting wasted is not as appealing anymore.

Now its much more of a social thing for me, to go out and have a drink with friends. I still drink but strictly when I am out and with friends and for the taste of it moreso than the buzz. I am discovering wine, love fruity drinks and different beers.

Another question: Do you buy alcohol just to drink at home by yourself?

I don't drink unless I am in a social situation. On a rare occasion I will pick up a six pack of corona, but it seems to stay in my fridge for a while.

Rhonda

I'm jealous - they have more brain cells than me. :D

Yeah, its just one of my friends who says that to me and he can make me mad, so thats what made me post that:D

I feel sorry for anyone who drinks.

Why is that???