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Simple. "Thanks, but just so you know I don't drink. I'll be happy to join you but just have an unsweet tea though." If you own it and aren't afraid of saying it you'll get more respect.

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Mr_Agree_to_Disagree

Simple. "Thanks, but just so you know I don't drink. I'll be happy to join you but just have an unsweet tea though." If you own it and aren't afraid of saying it you'll get more respect.

Or a club soda with lime.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Are you 21?

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Do you not drink because you don't like the taste of it or because of religious reasons? Not trying to ask personal questions but gives me better info on what advice to give.

Example, I know someone that just hates the tastes of alcohol and he'll get club soda with lime or a virgin cocktail. I also know someone for religious reasons that won't drink but has no problem with the taste of alcohol. For the latter, we usually go to a place that has like non-alcohol beer. Heck, some breweries are even doing non-alcoholic beers now.

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Not a problem. Social media and the movies way overhype the drinking/party culture in finance. Most people do their work and go home. At the occasionally happy hour just get a water. No one will care whatsoever that you don't drink

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BGR999

Nobody can tell what is in the glass you hold. 

This is deep, I like it. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

sometimes I wish I just didn't drink at all. Like others said, no one will care or hold it against you. People usually want to have a good time in this industry and I've found are generally respectful.

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