Another word for a non drinker?

[Quoi]

I cant drink because I get instant hangovers with any type of alchohol. (dont be sorry because you always get my drink!).
Are there any other terms for non drinkers other than teetotaller?

[cazzz1975]

Im the designated driver !

[cazzz1975]

teetotal or the one I use is non-drinker

or if asked I always say, "I dont drink"

[Eurox]

abstinent, abstemious, sober, dry, on the wagon.

[Quoi]

Hey cazz
Thanks for that - I was hoping to get a few ABers banned for swearing with this one Ha.

[cazzz1975]

lol, DOH!

[Drisgirl]

Yeah -'Im driving' - 'I dont drink' -''Im on anibiotics'- I'm not really in the mood for a drink' -i've used them all -its quite acceptable nowadays x

[Quoi]

Thanks for your answer Drisgirl - I know it SHOULD be acceptable but still embarrasses me. I want a word that is easily said & understood & Ok to use.

[captains log]

Whiffey

[cazzz1975]

why be embarressed quoi, I dont drink and when people ask do I want a drink I say yes then pick a soft drink, its not my problem if they cant deal with it?!

[B00]

I'm not allowed to drink since that incident at the post office, a ferret and a cucumber?"

I appreciate that's several words, but it should stop folks, who were about to ask why you dont drink, in their tracks

[figure]

Why lie ... just tell the truth. Say you can't drink or don't drink otherwise you'll become ill.

[Eurox]

Say you're diabetic and can't drink

[Quoi]

This isnt working is it?

I am going to badly regret this......

I am gonna give you an example - say if I go to a gay club with my mate - to ward off any unwanted attention she would just say leave off he's straight. This is a very clear way off laying out the ground. I want the same way of saying I dont drink in a clear , commonly understood way. preferably without the lying bit.

[Drisgirl]

Cant hack it -it makes me behave like an arse.

Thats what I would say and I wouldnt be lying - truthfully.

[Eurox]

Just say you're a teetotal. Lots of people are nowadays and if they have a problem with it, let them

[Quoi]

Sorry newsdesk thats back to lying - a half a shandy would knock me out for two weeks. A sip is all it takes for a mega 24 hr hangover.

[stewey]

"Would you like a drink?"
"No, thank you."
"Oh, come on; just one little drink?"
No, thank you again. Would you like a herring?"
"A herring?"
Yes, a herring-aid: I said 'no thank you' twice!"

[Eurox]

Well just be honest and say "I have an intolerance to alchohol"