Not getting drunk at the Christmas party...

[lilmonkey]

I only ever like to have one or two alcoholic drinks as it affects me easily because I'm quite skinny. (I'm literally a lightweight!) Most of my work colleagues go overboard with strong cocktails and shots etc, and expect me to do the same.

What's the best way of saying no without offending anyone or starting a rumour that I'm pregnant or in AA? Or even worse, that I'm saying my boss can drink lots because she's fat! (I'm sure that's not good for career progression!)

[cazzz1975]

say you are allergic to alcohol, or that too much gives you cramps.

[daffy654]

Just admit that you can't handle your alcohol,there is no shame in it.

[pericat]

It has always annoyed me when people try and force you to have an alcoholic drink - just say I just feel like a coke or something soft - if you offend them that is really their problem.

[cazzz1975]

I know a lot of skinny women who sink a lot of booze

[cazzz1975]

its annoying helen, she sounds young ;)

[jake-the-peg]

I'm TT I gave up booze nearly 9 years ago - at first I'd tell people I was on anti-biotics for a toothache if I didn't want to go into the details.

Seemed to work OK for me

[Ankou]

just say, no thanks i've already had a skinful and i'm likely to shag the first bloke who asks.

the women wil leave you alone, the men will just want to chat.

[pericat]

I absolutely agree with Helen

[Postdog]

No shame in NOT drinking you know. Some guys at work think getting bladdered makes the weekend. Not my idea of fun at all and I don't care who knows it. I don't need to drink to feel better about myself.

[cazzz1975]

I am tea total, I dont need a flagon of ale to have have a good time

[littlegriff]

find that quite rude, im a large lady, does that mine i drink alot!

[China Doll]

I don't understand the problem, just say you don't fancy getting drunk, it's always worked for me and has never been a problem.