How do you socialize if you hate to drink?

[ringmastery]

I don't drink, which is bizarre to most people. (long history of alcoholism in my family and I rather not start and risk running into problems).

It kind of limits my socializing and meeting new people though since most people where I live go to bars and clubs to meet people and not socially drinking at those functions would probably seem odd.

[KissMyAsscroft]

1. It's not odd...

Just don't make it a big deal. You've just built it up in your mind.

Have fun, and be yourself. Anyone that doesn't like you can kiss your ass.

[Kathleen04]

2. Maybe there's some kind of coffeehouse/cafe

in your area where you can socialize with people..?

There are some here where there are actually live bands to listen to and people mingle.

[DisgustiPatriotiated]

3. It's not odd to go to a bar and drink soda

People do it all the time.

[SOteric]

7. Quite so. If I'm not in the mood to drink I often order

a club soda with a twist of lime. If the girls are really partying it up, I might have a virgin Margarita or a virgin Mary at brunch. It's not a requirement to drink to have fun with good folks whose company you enjoy.

[mykpart]

4. Go to the bar and order a coke.

Or a club soda. There are lots of people there not drinking. Sometimes if you're with a group, the waiter will think you're the designated driver, and your soft drinks will be free! I have lots of single friends who don't drink but love to dance and socialize. I have one friend who orders ice water with two cherries and an orange slice!

[corporatewhore]

5. go protestin organize meet cool people and do something good

[Exultant Democracy]

6. Two of my Fraternity Brothers are Straight Edge,

that means no drinking, no drugs, and no to a lot of other things. They still have a blast and are considered two of the bigger partiers. There is more to partying and socializing then drinking, in fact I think that women find it rather enticing.