A few tips on getting through the Holidays [View all]
With Thanksgiving and Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza, etc. just ahead, I thought I'd share a couple things I do to help me survive the hols in one piece.
First is always have an escape plan. If you've made your appearance and are getting tired of being around drinkers, be sure to have an escape. Drive yourself or have someone who knows you're not drinking willing to drive you home. Once you've made an appearance, if folks are drinking heavily, no one will notice if you do an Irish goodbye.
The second thing I do is stay as far away from the bar as possible. We're hosting T-Day and set the bar up in the living room. Then I spend most of my time in the kitchen.
The third tip is to have a NA drink in your hand. Be it a Coke, or a fizzy water with a twist of lime. No one will bug you about not drinking if it looks like you're imbibing.
If anyone has some more tips, please post them here. Be safe and have a great holidays everyone!
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