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The fact is, drinking on dates is often the norm.
According toalcohol.org, 86 percent of people drink on a first date.
Get detailed when answering questions about your ideal date and include that youre looking to meet up without alcohol.
Once youve established your boundaries on drinking, listen for a response.
If someone tries to pressure you into having a drink (read just have one!
Allie West, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Jericho, VT.
), or balks at your goals from the onset, chances are this isnt your person.
Drinking (and not drinking) is a personal decision.
On to the next!
Date With Creativity
So often going for a drink is the norm.
Most bartenders can easily whip up a mocktail with common bar ingredients.
(And if you have one in mind, definitely share the recipe upon ordering!)
Because you arent drinking: you wont be missing any red flags due to beer goggles.
The best part in all of this?
Any sparks you feel will be realnot induced by alcohol whatsoever.
Allie West, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Jericho, VT.
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