You're beyond naive... Lets hope in the future none of us are worried about junior mans because they'll be a distant nightmare. Simply giving sound advice to inexperienced, probably probationary pilots who could potentially put themselves in a career ending/altering scenario by being a smartass to scheduling.

Freezing, Esq., feel free to use the "I'm drinking" defense next time you're in the mood to pick up a company call on your day off. Then put your money where your mouth is while our all powerful unions go to bat for a regional FO in court trying to disprove the company's suspicion of your alcohol issues. All the while being on unpaid leave...smell the roses, it has happened and will undoubtedly happen again if we keep telling guys to, "just say you're drinking".

Don't pick up the phone. If you do tell them you're in Alaska visiting your fourth cousin once removed, Spank.