I would be honest with them but if you're that concerned about "fitting in"...just order a soda. If somebody asks, tell them you prefer mixed drinks and that it's a rum and coke. Nobody will know the difference.
Or that you're driving/riding, or that you're in training for a Marathon... There are loads of socially acceptable answers if you don't feel comfortable saying "I don't drink" (not that there's anything wrong with that).
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I would be honest with them but if you're that concerned about "fitting in"...just order a soda. If somebody asks, tell them you prefer mixed drinks and that it's a rum and coke. Nobody will know the difference.
An environment which requires constantly lying to fit in dosen't sound like one anyone should want to be a part of.
Or that you're driving/riding, or that you're in training for a Marathon... There are loads of socially acceptable answers if you don't feel comfortable saying "I don't drink" (not that there's anything wrong with that).