I find it very frustrating myself as well. I get this problem with family, not friends though. Go figure hey?!


My own family enjoys a responsible well-earned celebratory toast, while DP's family enjoy the whole bottle, plus extra, including drink driving.
After 8 years, and yes I do enjoy a nice drink, I still have trouble convincing the in-laws that I just don't want to have a drink or don't need a drink to socialise (albeit because I HATE what they drink ) My IL's just cannot fathom being happy or sociable without being 'under the influence'.