How to deal with alcohol persuasion during the Chinese New Year? Teach you how to skillfully refuse

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-02-11

New Year, New Weather, Year of the Dragon

China's wine table culture has a long history and a long history. In the past, table culture was often seen as a form of social etiquette, where people drank to express friendship, celebrate happy events, or negotiate business. However, with the progress of society and the change of concepts, the wine table culture has caused many controversies. For some, the wine table has ceased to be a simple place of pleasure, but has become a means of socializing, and some people even try to profit from it. For those who are not good at drinking or are not interested in table culture, this can be a burden. Especially during the Chinese New Year, when people visit relatives and friends, they are often under pressure to persuade them to drink. Therefore, it is especially important to learn to reject the wine table culture.

First of all, we should respect traditional culture and understand the important position of wine table culture in the minds of Chinese. This is not to fully accept or participate in it, but to look at it in an inclusive and respectful manner. For example, when we have a meal with our elders or relatives and friends, we can have a few drinks appropriately as a sign of respect for tradition. At the same time, we must firmly adhere to our own principles and never wronged ourselves in order to please others. Everyone has the right to choose whether or not to drink, and to what extent. At the wine table, we can sincerely express our thoughts, such as "I really don't want to drink today, I hope everyone understands" or "I'm a little allergic to alcohol, so I can't drink more". Such expressions can make people understand our position without appearing blunt. If we encounter persuasion from relatives and friends, we can use some tactful refusals. For example, "I've had a lot of drinks and I can't drink anymore" or "I want to stay awake and enjoy my time chatting with everyone." Such a response not only expresses one's own wishes, but also gives the other party a reasonable explanation, avoiding embarrassment and conflict. In addition, we can try to divert the conversation, such as talking about something that interests everyone, or proposing other activities to divert attention from drinking.

For example, I have a friend Xiao Li who doesn't like to drink alcohol himself, but at a family gathering, he skillfully used this method in the face of relatives urging him to drink. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, but I've been working out lately and need to limit my drinking." But I can pour drinks for everyone, enjoy food together, and share the bits and pieces of life. Such an answer not only showed his politeness, but also made his relatives understand his position and avoided unnecessary disputes. In addition, we can prepare some alternative drinks in advance, such as tea, juice, etc., to show our participation and respect for the party. At the same time, it also allows you to communicate happily with everyone without drinking. If someone expresses displeasure or confusion about our non-drinking, we can patiently explain our reasons while emphasizing that it is very important to respect each other's choices.

I remember one time when I attended a business dinner and everyone at the table was toasting each other. I couldn't drink alcohol while driving, so I informed the host in advance and replaced the wine with tea at the banquet. Although some people were skeptical about this, I firmly expressed my position, and in the end, I was understood and respected by everyone. In short, in the face of wine table culture, we must learn to stick to our own principles and not wronged ourselves. At the same time, we should also refuse to drink in a peaceful and polite way to protect our health. On the basis of respecting traditional culture, let us communicate and get along in a more civilized and healthy way. Through such efforts, we are able to create a more harmonious and inclusive social environment where everyone can feel comfortable and at ease.

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