Answers to awkward social situations

[slucat]

I have a canadian friend who is/was known as a bit of a lush, and there are several family events coming up, where her lack of indulging in booze will be noted. She is abstaining from drinking due to expecting baby no.2, however it is quite early and doesn't want to announce anything for a few more weeks. This is an awkward social situation for my canadian friend, as only her spouse and I know.  How should she handle it?

[puniraptor]

lent!

[dmartin]

I have a canadian friend who is/was known as a bit of a lush, and there are several family events coming up, where her lack of indulging in booze will be noted. She is abstaining from drinking due to expecting baby no.2, however it is quite early and doesn't want to announce anything for a few more weeks. This is an awkward social situation for my canadian friend, as only her spouse and I know.  How should she handle it?

well according to sitcom tradition, her spouse should secretly drink every drink she's offered. Hilarity should ensue.

In real life, maybe some excuse involving a medication would explain the lack of participation.

[slobber]

If your CF's family drinks beer, carry around a glass of apple juice.
If your CF's family drinks mixed drinks, carry around a Dr. Pepper.

or, your CF can say she's sick.

or, last possibility I have for your CF, have your CF's spouse challenge her to not drink alcohol for 60 days. Then, when people ask her why she isn't drinking, she can say that she accepted a challenge to not drink for 60 days (but don't tell them who made the challenge, becasue then they would shame your CF's spouse and make him not drink, too, and that is not necessary!). Maybe even make a bet out of it!

PS. Congrats to your CF!

PSS. How does you CF feel about you telling an entire message board about this pregnancy?!

[CNS]

Get a fake ankle monitor and tell them you are on some probation or something and could be called for a random test at any moment.

[Asteriskhead]

your canadian friend is on antibiotics for a sinus infection. case closed.

[slobber]

your canadian friend is on antibiotics for a sinus infection. case closed.

"Oh man. You gotta have a couple of beers! The meds make it easier to get a buzz!"

[Dr Rick Daris]

yeah. i'd say you're sick or whatever and just nurse a drink or two.

[Skipper44]

I may be wrong, but isn't avoiding alcohol something women do when they are trying to get prego?  Maybe just tell folks that unless you are trying to avoid the subject completely.

[Mrs. Gooch]

If your CF's family drinks beer, carry around a glass of apple juice.
If your CF's family drinks mixed drinks, carry around a Dr. Pepper.

or, your CF can say she's sick.

or, last possibility I have for your CF, have your CF's spouse challenge her to not drink alcohol for 60 days. Then, when people ask her why she isn't drinking, she can say that she accepted a challenge to not drink for 60 days (but don't tell them who made the challenge, becasue then they would shame your CF's spouse and make him not drink, too, and that is not necessary!). Maybe even make a bet out of it!

PS. Congrats to your CF!

PSS. How does you CF feel about you telling an entire message board about this pregnancy?!

Yeah, I was going to say drink something that could be mistaken for an alcoholic beverage.

Or maybe just say that you are still regretting that binger from a couple of days ago and you swore off alcohol for a few days.

[Stevesie60]

Your CF should act super drunk when they show up so no one offers her a drink. Boom, situation avoided.

[The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep]

is your CFs mother or mother in law going to be at these family events? if so, dont waste your time because that will be the first thing they ask/assume/gossip about.

[slucat]

 

is your CFs mother or mother in law going to be at these family events? if so, dont waste your time because that will be the first thing they ask/assume/gossip about.

yes,  this will be the hard pill for my Canadian friend to swallow.  The mom is visiting from out of province.

[The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep]

is your CFs mother or mother in law going to be at these family events? if so, dont waste your time because that will be the first thing they ask/assume/gossip about.

yes,  this will be the hard pill for my Canadian friend to swallow.  The mom is visiting from out of province.

sounds like your canadian friend better get ready to spill the beans. she will start showing a lot sooner anyways, so its not like this secret is going to be a secret for much longer anyways.

congrats to your canadian friend, btw.

[CHONGS]

I have a canadian friend who is/was known as a bit of a lush, and there are several family events coming up, where her lack of indulging in booze will be noted. She is abstaining from drinking due to expecting baby no.2, however it is quite early and doesn't want to announce anything for a few more weeks. This is an awkward social situation for my canadian friend, as only her spouse and I know.  How should she handle it?

OK, gargle with a strong smelling booze you know will be there (gin is best for this I would say) then spit it out also pat some lightly on your face and neck (like aftershave).  Have spouse always get you a drink and make sure its a gin and tonic like thing.  No one will know the difference.  As needed (every hour or so maybe) repeat the gargle process in the bathroom.

[Dugout DickStone]

Act super mumped up is the right answer

[Tobias]

just show up high and tell people you don't like to combo

[puniraptor]

you could tell everyone you are still super hungover from last night

[star seed 7]

Leaving a job for a (much) better job after only being there 2.5 weeks, what do I say to the boss to not look like a dick

[Asteriskhead]

Leaving a job for a (much) better job after only being there 2.5 weeks, what do I say to the boss to not look like a dick

"Hey, sorry. I was offered a better gig."

[Dugout DickStone]

Say you are going to rehab

[slobber]

Say you are going to rehab

Metalhead or SLU's CF?

BOTH!

[CHONGS]

Leaving a job for a (much) better job after only being there 2.5 weeks, what do I say to the boss to not look like a dick

Gotta agree with: "I have been offered a better position, and it would hurt my career not to take it."  If the boss can't understand that you should be glad you're are not working for them.

[puniraptor]

you could always give him a chance to beat the other offer !

[Asteriskhead]

Say you are going to rehab

Metalhead or SLU's CF?

BOTH!

Rehab is for quitters. Do I seem like a quitter to you, slobber?