Out on the beach for a while today, i ran across two people waving for attention; turns out they were stuck right past the ‘4wd only past this point’ sign. I got them unstuck, made sure they didnt need anything else and was about to head on my way. One of the women offered me a couple road sodas, and i declined- i havent drank alcohol in about 13 years and have no inclination to start again. The other woman actually scoffed, and said ‘what man isnt going to accept a beer from a couple women on the beach, are you a f-slur?’
So i left.
Why the fuck do people who drink alcohol act this way around people who dont drink?
Same mentality for people who get defensive when they find out there’s a vegetarian/vegan at the table even if they have to drag the fact out of the individual. They suddenly have to confront their own consumption and an outlier makes them feel uncomfortable.
ah yeah, i can see that
Agree here, like a blend of the attempt to shame you into being “normal”, perceived insult at the assumption you view them as lesser, and their indignance at being internally promoted to confront their own morals.
From experience, they usually don’t need help making it known.
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(Not meant offensively if it wasn’t clear)
After 20~ years I don’t really need to hear the same stale jokes or questions about where I get my protein I keep it pretty close to the chest.