SHE DOESN'T DRINK ALCOHOL

 In many social situations, people are often offered alcoholic beverages. However, not everyone drinks alcohol, whether for health reasons, personal choice, religion, or lifestyle. This topic covers how to express that someone doesn’t drink alcohol, offering polite ways to decline a drink, and how to navigate conversations about alcohol preferences.

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Grammar Focus:

1. Present Simple Negative:

   • Example: "She doesn't drink alcohol."

2. Modal Verbs for polite refusals:

   • Example: "No, thank you, I would rather not drink alcohol."

3. Third Person Singular (Present Simple):

   • Example: "He drinks coffee, but she doesn't drink alcohol."

4. Use of conjunctions to provide reasons:

   • Example: "She doesn’t drink alcohol because she’s allergic to it."

5. Indefinite Pronouns for general statements:

   • Example: "Nobody at the party drinks alcohol."

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Vocabulary:

1. Alcohol – drinks that contain ethanol, such as wine, beer, or spirits.
2. Beverage – a drink, can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
3. Sober – not affected by alcohol, choosing not to drink.
4. Abstain – to choose not to do something, such as drinking alcohol.
5. Non-alcoholic – a drink that does not contain alcohol.
6. Decline – politely refuse something.
7. Personal choice – a decision based on individual preference.
8. Social setting – a place or occasion where people gather.
9. Mocktail – a non-alcoholic cocktail.
10. Cultural – related to a particular group or society, such as traditions or customs around alcohol.

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Useful Expressions:

1. "I don’t drink alcohol."
2. "She prefers non-alcoholic drinks."
3. "No, thank you. I’ll stick to water."
4. "Do you have any non-alcoholic options?"
5. "He’s abstaining from alcohol tonight."
6. "I choose not to drink for personal reasons."
7. "Is there a non-alcoholic beverage available?"
8. "She avoids alcohol at social events."
9. "I’m fine without a drink, thank you."
10. "Can I get a mocktail instead?"

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Sentences:

1. She doesn’t drink alcohol at parties.
2. I prefer non-alcoholic beverages.
3. He decided to abstain from alcohol for health reasons.
4. Could you bring me a glass of water instead?
5. No, thanks, I’m not drinking tonight.
6. Do you have any alcohol-free drinks?
7. She’s staying sober at the event.
8. They offered wine, but I declined.
9. I enjoy mocktails when I go out.
10. He doesn’t like the taste of alcohol.

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Questions and Answers:

Q1: Does she drink alcohol?
A1: No, she doesn’t drink alcohol at all.

Q2: Why doesn’t she drink alcohol?
A2: She doesn’t drink for personal health reasons.

Q3: Do you have non-alcoholic drinks at your party?
A3: Yes, we have water, juice, and soda available.

Q4: How do you politely refuse alcohol?
A4: You can say, “No, thank you, I don’t drink alcohol.”

Q5: What does she usually drink instead of alcohol?
A5: She prefers juice or sparkling water.

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Conversation:

Friend 1: Hey, do you want a glass of wine?
Friend 2: No, thank you. I don’t drink alcohol.
Friend 1: Oh, I didn’t know that. Would you like something else?
Friend 2: Yes, do you have any sparkling water or juice?
Friend 1: Sure! I’ll get you some juice.
Friend 2: Thanks! I just prefer non-alcoholic drinks.

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Reading:

Why Some People Choose Not to Drink Alcohol

There are many reasons why people choose not to drink alcohol. For some, it is a personal health decision. Drinking alcohol can affect the liver, and some people avoid it to stay healthy. Others choose not to drink for religious reasons. In some cultures, alcohol is forbidden, and people respect those rules in their daily lives.

Some people simply don’t like the taste of alcohol, while others prefer to avoid it in social situations because they feel more comfortable staying sober. There are also people who have had negative experiences with alcohol, or they have seen the negative effects of alcohol in their families and communities, so they decide not to drink.

For those who don’t drink alcohol, there are many non-alcoholic options available, such as mocktails, juice, sparkling water, and soda. These drinks offer a refreshing alternative, allowing everyone to enjoy themselves without feeling left out in social gatherings.

Respecting each person’s choice to drink or not drink alcohol is important. It’s always polite to offer non-alcoholic options and to make sure everyone feels included, regardless of their preference.