Stay away from people who want you to drink more than you want to.

The person who drinks more, or more often, or drinks in the morning.

The person who frequently or usually smells of alcohol, has slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, unexplained bruises, or unkempt appearances.

The person who suffers memory loss, sleep problems, mood swings, irritability, distrust, or lack in activities earlier enjoyed.

The person who suffers from frequent hangovers, chronic digestive problems, fatigue, or shaky hands.

The person who gives you a hard time about not drinking as much as they do.

Practice refusing drinks politely. Say something clever.

I don't need any more hair on my chest.

I'm performing neurosurgery in the morning.

It sloshes too much when I jog.

No thank you.