Not Drinking at Social Event
04-17-2024 | 06:36 AM
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Not Drinking at Social Event
Hello! I'm attending my first Pilot Conference, TPNX, and I'm planning on attending some social events that they have planned. I no longer drink but don't want to miss a good oppurtunity to network. Any advice from people who have attended on how "heavy" the drinking is or would anyone be offended if I turn down a drink.
04-18-2024 | 07:24 AM
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It's not 1990. Nobody will care either way, any non-pilot recruiter types might actually appreciate it if the drink in your hand is obviously a can of coke.
If you're worried about overly-social pilots pushing a beer in your hand, just carry a drink of your choice around all night. "I'm still working on this, but thanks"
If you're worried about overly-social pilots pushing a beer in your hand, just carry a drink of your choice around all night. "I'm still working on this, but thanks"
04-18-2024 | 07:32 AM
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Hello! I'm attending my first Pilot Conference, TPNX, and I'm planning on attending some social events that they have planned. I no longer drink but don't want to miss a good oppurtunity to network. Any advice from people who have attended on how "heavy" the drinking is or would anyone be offended if I turn down a drink.
get a club soda, ditch the straw. Have a good time watching people making poor choices and eliminating themselves from your target job!!!!!
I stopped drinking 10 years ago. Still have a good time on layovers, still very active social life (well considering I have 5 kids as active as it can be!). No body cares or even notices anymore.
04-18-2024 | 09:23 AM
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get a club soda, ditch the straw. Have a good time watching people making poor choices and eliminating themselves from your target job!!!!!
I stopped drinking 10 years ago. Still have a good time on layovers, still very active social life (well considering I have 5 kids as active as it can be!). No body cares or even notices anymore.
I stopped drinking 10 years ago. Still have a good time on layovers, still very active social life (well considering I have 5 kids as active as it can be!). No body cares or even notices anymore.
Anyway, times have changed. If your fellow aviators have an issue with someone not drinking, it’s their problem. I seriously feel that you shouldn’t waste any thoughts on this subject.
Enjoy the event.
04-18-2024 | 01:24 PM
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When I don't feel like participating in drinking but want to hang out and socialize, I'll order a selter with a lime in it. Nobody knows it's just water, and honestly, who cares. I understand the unfortunate aspect though that a lot of networking gets done at a bar or around drinking.
04-18-2024 | 07:19 PM
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Hello! I'm attending my first Pilot Conference, TPNX, and I'm planning on attending some social events that they have planned. I no longer drink but don't want to miss a good oppurtunity to network. Any advice from people who have attended on how "heavy" the drinking is or would anyone be offended if I turn down a drink.
if you insist, do what my brother in law does. Club soda with a lime. Looks like a gin and tonic but tastes like ****.
04-19-2024 | 12:10 PM
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04-19-2024 | 09:32 PM
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When I don't feel like participating in drinking but want to hang out and socialize, I'll order a selter with a lime in it. Nobody knows it's just water, and honestly, who cares. I understand the unfortunate aspect though that a lot of networking gets done at a bar or around drinking.
Or say "I'm flying within 8 hours".
But as others said, nobody really cares, we're not frat boys anymore.
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