So, what is the answer? Some people say 'just say no, you're an adult, be responsible'. Others say their jobs would be in jeopardy if they didn't have a drink with the boss. What's your opinion?
Wednesday 8 July 2009
Peer Pressure - teenage to professional...
'Peer pressure' is a term we are all familiar with – especially when it comes to teenage drinking, but does this pressure subside as we grow older? Or do your fellow teenagers urging you to 'down it!' just grow older with you and change their phrasing to 'just one more round eh?'. Social and professional situations can place an enormous amount of pressure on people to consume alcohol. Work functions, staff parties, weddings, birthdays and any social occasion usually involves alcohol, and whether you want to just have a soft drink or miss out on a round, it is not always easy to deal with the pressure to drink.
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Drinking with the boss is a common excuse for alcohol misusers to drink. Clearly, this practice is common particualrly in urban companies, but there are ways round it:
ReplyDelete1. Sorry boss, I'm on a diet, I'm not drinking in July/during the week, I'm driving, I'll just have a tonic water, I have a personal medical problem ?I need to get over. Do not accept the pressure.
2. Go along but apologise saying there is a problem at home, school, work, with a client and excuse yourself. Next time you get pressured to go for a drink, explain that you were glad you didn't drink last itme because the client would have not been impressed if you had turned up at his office smelling of booze - I'd rather stick to a non-alcoholic drink, thanks.
3. Always order a non alcoholic drink when it is your round and try to avoid the first, more expewnsive round. Make your first drink last longer and turn down second and third round offers. Say you are doing something that evening and leave early. At least you have particiapted and shown willing. You have also showen that you are a responsible person.
Having been the 'boss' in these situations, I never thought it wrong if anyone opted out. The feeling is often self-induced and people fear something that is unlikely to happen. But don't avoid every drinking situation - just drink sensibly.
If you are an alcoholic, admit it! At least 10% of the population are alcoholics and you may well find that your boss is one too! He could be drinking non-alcohol beer, tonic or other special drink.
Rather interesting. Has few times re-read for this purpose to remember. Thanks for interesting article. Waiting for trackback
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