Rule 62: Don’t take yourself too seriously
If you’ve been in the rooms at all, you’ve probably heard it more than once: “Dont take yourself too darn seriously.” We thought it would be fun to apply this principle to turning down a drink.
Next time someone asks you to imbibe, why not try one of these!
1. I quit drinking ….everything. Even water.
2. No thanks, my new liver hasn’t arrived yet.
3. Nunya Business.
4. Sorry, my doctor has me taking (insert made up name of medication here) and I can’t drink with it. (try “Tripnomore”)
5. No thanks, I’m pregnant. (works best for men)
6. No thanks, I have a small monkey on my back and I don’t want it growing any bigger.
7. Are you drunk? This is the fifteenth time you’ve offered me a drink tonight.
8. Nyet! (“No” in Russian) Nein! (“No” in German)
9. No thanks, my chauffeur is getting the squad car serviced.
10. Look, a ninja! (simultaneously point in a far off direction, then turn around and walk away)
So the next time someone asks “Do you want a drink?” Why not have a little fun with it!