Drinking when traveling with someone who doesn't drink

Neither the wife or I drink at all, but when we go out to dine with others we have no problems whatsoever if they order a drink or two.

Ditto. Neither Joe nor I drink, but we have no problem if others we are with order drinks.

:::needs to hang out with you bunch:::

I am by NO MEANS a lush...remember my story about my friend who went with me to wdw that I wanted to throw off the balcony?

Yea, she had a hissy fit whenever I ordered a drink for dinner...sigh..Im pretty sure im a big girl who was on vacation away from my kids..if i wanted a drink with dinner I should be allowed to have one without any flack

I don't really drink much myself. I might have a beer or a glass of wine if I'm at a really nice restaurant. I probably do a max of 1 drink every 4-5 days. We seem to be a bunch of teetotalers on here. (Except for PsychoAlice j/k)

Most of my family actually doesn't drink but couldn't care less if someone else drinks.

It doesn't bother me. If anything if gives me an excuse to have a beer myself. Having a couple with dinner should be perfectly acceptable, it's a shame that some don't see it that way.

I'm in the "I'm on vacation, soooo I'm probably going to have a drink or two." camp. While I don't drink much at home, I do like to try the different mixed drinks, experiment with wines, and have a margarita or two while I'm out of town. For me, it adds to the festive atmosphere and reminds me that I don't have to work the next day.

I've never been at WDW with someone who makes me feel uncomfortable if I order a drink; I think that would mean I'd be uncomfortable on a whole lot of other levels, too most likely.

Tony -- any beer suggestions??

While it is reasonable to expect having a drink our two would not bother your companion who doesn't drink, I do think it's a good practice to consider (or ask) how they feel about it. I don't drink and I usually don't care what others do. That said, there are circumstances where I would rather my companion did not. For example, if DW and I are at a party and its one of THOSE parties (where drinking is the only activity and everyone stands around near the kitchen where the alcohol is) and everyone there is drinking, I would rather not be the only person not imbibing. Doesn't bother me if DW wants to have a glass of wine or two with dinner, or have a drink at a different kind of function. There are only a few circumstances where it makes me feel a bit odd being the only sober person for miles (despite being that guy for my entire life).

I have the odd drink but generally I would say I'm a non drinker due to an illness, i dont mind at all if everyone around me is drinking, i often go clubbing and am the happy designated driver, not having a drink doesnt bother me, and seeing others drink doesnt bother me either

I rarely drink at home but when I am on vacation I love having a cocktail (or two). Dave drinks at home and on the road as well. He's not a lush or anything but he does enjoy a beer at dinner.
That being said, drink or don't drink. It doesn't bother me at all.

I drink. At home and on vacation. I don't have any friends or family that I travel with who don't drink. So I guess this post is worthless But, unless you're with someone who has a serious issue with alcohol, I think you should feel free to have a few even if everyone isn't partaking!

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