Alcohol and its effects? - Page 2

MarcellaSF · 11-22-2008, 08:25 AM

I've been in similar situations and agree with Hanlie that not drinking can make things awkward. I have sometimes just lied and said I was hungover from the previous night when I didn't want to drink. They just laughed and commiserated and didn't think any more about it.

Southern-Dahlin · 11-22-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by smudgepot

suzanneyea - as much as you may find it ridiculous, you have obviously never been in a client facing role. There is a certain amount of pressure at this type of event to have a drink or two. Especially if the client is buying. Trust me, I have tried the "I dont drink" routine, and it tends to reflect negatively.

I don't particularly want to get into a social debate about alcohol and client facing events. I simply wanted feedback.

Thanks for your assistance.

I got a easy response for you. Tell them with the mdication your doc put you on,you cannot mix alcohol with it.

malibu2008 · 11-22-2008, 09:55 AM

wow i had some rum and diet sunkist last night(3 to be exact) and i got up SIX times to chug water i was so thirsty!

smudgepot · 11-23-2008, 05:56 AM

Hi all,

I would like to thank all of you for replying. There have been some wonderful pieces of advice, which I will definitely make use of! I will definitely keep hydrated and maybe invest in some charcoal.

I would also like to thank the people who responded with differing opinions on client functions/relations and drinking. It is always good to get a reality check and see what other people have to say. Thank goodness we are all unique and have a different perspective on the world!

BikerAng · 11-23-2008, 12:37 PM

The only thing that doesn't give me a hangover or headache is vodka, club soda, squirt of lemon/lime. I can have 2 w/o ill effect, if I have 3 or more I usually feel like death warmed over (chills, headache, nausa, etc). I used to be able to drink A LOT, but LC'ing makes me a lot more sensitive. I don't drink regularly, maybe 2 or 3 times a month.

Purple Crayon · 11-23-2008, 12:52 PM

You could be the designated driver.
You could nurse 1 drink all night. Order some water to go with that drink.
You could order a drink and let a companion drink it for you. I know of recovering alcoholics who do this. No one notices they aren't drinking.
You could quietly tell the barmaid to make yours a virgin.

No one should feel like they have to drink anything or eat anything just to be social. If you don't make a big deal out of it, no one should care.

And yes, on LC, alcohol takes effect a lot quicker.

11-23-2008, 12:52 PM	#36
Purple Crayon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 776 Gallery: Purple Crayon WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2003	You could be the designated driver. You could nurse 1 drink all night. Order some water to go with that drink. You could order a drink and let a companion drink it for you. I know of recovering alcoholics who do this. No one notices they aren't drinking. You could quietly tell the barmaid to make yours a virgin. No one should feel like they have to drink anything or eat anything just to be social. If you don't make a big deal out of it, no one should care. And yes, on LC, alcohol takes effect a lot quicker. __________________ Fat is a physical characteristic, not a personality trait, not a character flaw.

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11-22-2008, 08:25 AM	#31
MarcellaSF Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 386 Gallery: MarcellaSF Stats: 193/170.2/150? WOE: DANDR Start Date: 9/8/08	I've been in similar situations and agree with Hanlie that not drinking can make things awkward. I have sometimes just lied and said I was hungover from the previous night when I didn't want to drink. They just laughed and commiserated and didn't think any more about it.

11-22-2008, 09:55 AM	#33
malibu2008 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 219 Gallery: malibu2008 Stats: 92/110 BABY!/120? WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2008	wow i had some rum and diet sunkist last night(3 to be exact) and i got up SIX times to chug water i was so thirsty!

11-23-2008, 05:56 AM	#34
smudgepot Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 337 Gallery: smudgepot Stats: 130/120/110 WOE: Low Carb/Healthy Choices Start Date: September 2008	Hi all, I would like to thank all of you for replying. There have been some wonderful pieces of advice, which I will definitely make use of! I will definitely keep hydrated and maybe invest in some charcoal. I would also like to thank the people who responded with differing opinions on client functions/relations and drinking. It is always good to get a reality check and see what other people have to say. Thank goodness we are all unique and have a different perspective on the world!

11-23-2008, 12:37 PM	#35
BikerAng MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 1,783 Gallery: BikerAng Stats: 195/167/155 5'9" WOE: Atkins - organic & humanely raised Start Date: Feb 2007	The only thing that doesn't give me a hangover or headache is vodka, club soda, squirt of lemon/lime. I can have 2 w/o ill effect, if I have 3 or more I usually feel like death warmed over (chills, headache, nausa, etc). I used to be able to drink A LOT, but LC'ing makes me a lot more sensitive. I don't drink regularly, maybe 2 or 3 times a month.