{"id":8055,"date":"2021-07-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-04T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/?page_id=8055"},"modified":"2021-09-14T14:30:26","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T19:30:26","slug":"helpguide-50-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/helpguide-50-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Ways to Say No to Alcohol - Helpguide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>No matter what society says, it is completely fine to not drink alcohol. People choose not to drink for a variety of reasons, whether it be health-related, religious reasons, or personal matters.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-212x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8066\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-600x849.png 600w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-1448x2048.png 1448w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-750x1061.png 750w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-380x538.png 380w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-760x1075.png 760w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1-800x1132.png 800w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50-ways-to-say-no-1.png 1587w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" data-skip-lazy title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all this, sometimes peer pressure still tries to get the best of someone. Believe it or not, there are many ways to say no to alcohol. Some are point-blank and others are more creative, clever, and humorous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of having just a few excuses for not drinking up your sleeve, here are 50 to ensure that you\u2019ll never run out! They are even organized into categories for your convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cAlways Working\u201d Excuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>I\u2019ve got a long day ahead of me tomorrow<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Too much alcohol can definitely interfere with a busy workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I have to wake up really early tomorrow morning<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No one likes to feel groggy, especially on a weekday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m stressed because of work<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many other ways to unwind after a stressful day besides drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I have a huge meeting and\/or presentation tomorrow<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t want to mess this up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I bet against my colleague to see who could go longer without drinking<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A little friendly competition never hurt anybody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clever Excuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I turn into a wild animal when I drink<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your wild side to a minimum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>You don\u2019t want to see me drunk<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No one likes to babysit a drunk adult. You\u2019re just doing a friend a favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I'm just as fun, if not more fun when I'm <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/sobriety-gifts\/\">sober<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody knows your body better than you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>You won\u2019t be able to handle me<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Say this one with a confident laugh!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>My tastebuds have evolved and they don\u2019t enjoy the taste of alcohol.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t force something to taste good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>A <a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/hangoverfree-mocktail-signature-collection\/\">hangover<\/a> is the last thing I need tomorrow morning<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Amen! Who actually enjoys being hungover? Nobody!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>I\u2019d like to actually remember tonight<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can still make memories while sober!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>My liver hates me because of how much I drank last weekend<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Show your largest internal organ some love by giving it a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health-Related Excuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>I\u2019m still recovering from the cold I just had<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Or whichever sickness it may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>I\u2019m still finishing up my antibiotics I had to take<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be kind to your <a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/drinks-to-boost-immune-system\/\">immune system<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>I recently started taking a new medication and don\u2019t know how my body will react<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best not to risk it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>I have a bad headache<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol will only make this worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>I have an upset stomach<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, alcohol will only make this worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>I\u2019m trying to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/best-drink-to-shrink\/\">lose a bit of weight<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving alcohol a break might help you lose those few extra pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I have to fast before my doctor appointment tomorrow<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm just following the doctor's orders!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m trying to cut liquid calories<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of people underestimate how high some alcoholic drinks can be in calories, carbs, and sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>My trainer recommends I quit drinking to reach my fitness goals quicker<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your trainer is right, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m trying to fit into a dress\/suit for a wedding I\u2019m going to<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you want to look and feel your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>My doctor recommended I take a break from drinking<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Too much alcohol definitely can lead to some health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>My body doesn\u2019t feel great, I need to give it a break<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We all need to take a break every once in a while!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>My skin has been experiencing some bad breakouts<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol can potentially be causing this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>My body doesn\u2019t react to <a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/is-alcohol-a-stimulant\/\">alcohol<\/a> well<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people are more tolerant than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019ve been having trouble sleeping<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been proven that alcohol can affect your sleep cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>My partner and I are trying to conceive<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Just trying to help protect a potential embryo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/best-pregnancy-drink-recipe-to-boost-energy\/\">pregnant<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Need I say more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>All-Time Best Excuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m the designated driver tonight<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t mess with a responsible adult!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I have to pick my kids up from somewhere<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonus points if you don\u2019t actually have kids. Just make sure the people you\u2019re with don\u2019t know that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>It was too expensive to get an Uber<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know this country is amid a labor shortage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m trying to save money<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Drinking is not a <a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/cheap-drinks-to-make-at-home\/\">cheap<\/a> habit unless you want to drink the crappy stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I don\u2019t like (insert whichever drinks are being served)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have our preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I don\u2019t react well to (insert alcoholic beverage)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Good for you for knowing your limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>My New Year\u2019s Resolution is to not drink<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheers to new beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m participating in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/best-mocktails-for-dry-january\/\">Dry January<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And it might last throughout the other 11 months, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m not drinking due to religious reasons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Completely fine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m still recovering from last night<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The struggle is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I haven\u2019t had enough to eat yet<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s never a good idea to drink on an empty stomach!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m not thirsty<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike some of you people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m good, thank you<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Short, sweet, and to the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I don\u2019t want to be hungover in the morning<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not today, Satan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m not going to be out late anyway<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>My bed is calling my name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m feeling really tired<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a classic excuse for any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I\u2019m trying to challenge myself to see how long I can go without drinking<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting willpower to the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I don\u2019t need to drink to have fun<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to have alcohol to have fun, then you might be a boring person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>My <a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/shirley-temple-drink-recipe\/\">mocktail<\/a> I\u2019m drinking tastes delicious<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More power to you, my friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>I just don\u2019t drink<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And that should be respected!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choosing to drink or not drink alcohol is a personal decision and should always be respected whether you come up with an excuse or not. Let\u2019s raise a glass (or <a href=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/\">mocktail<\/a>) to making our own decisions!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol.png\" alt=\"best ways to say no to alcohol\" class=\"wp-image-8058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol.png 800w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol-600x1500.png 600w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol-410x1024.png 410w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol-614x1536.png 614w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol-750x1875.png 750w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol-380x950.png 380w, https:\/\/mocktail.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-ways-to-say-no-to-alcohol-760x1900.png 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter what society says, it is completely fine to not drink alcohol. 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