Drink without drinking
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:09 pm
https://theboard.byu.edu/questions/89091
I think Mormons have a misconception about how people who drink alcohol view teetotalers. The submitter might be surprised to find out how understanding most relatively liberal offices are. Lots of different religions proscribe alcohol. And there are lots of valid reasons not to drink, religion included.
Abstention from alcohol, much like abstention from meat, animal products, gluten, carbs in general, processed food, GMOs, or fast food, is a personal choice and should be respected. The professional adults in the room will do that. If there are any childish people who want to mock someone's choice, call them out on it. It might be the only way they'll learn.
I think Mormons have a misconception about how people who drink alcohol view teetotalers. The submitter might be surprised to find out how understanding most relatively liberal offices are. Lots of different religions proscribe alcohol. And there are lots of valid reasons not to drink, religion included.
Abstention from alcohol, much like abstention from meat, animal products, gluten, carbs in general, processed food, GMOs, or fast food, is a personal choice and should be respected. The professional adults in the room will do that. If there are any childish people who want to mock someone's choice, call them out on it. It might be the only way they'll learn.