I Don't Drink Because....
- I don’t want a beer gut.
- I’ve seen my friends do stupid things.
- Beer games are dumb.
- People always act so obnoxious.
- I’m trying to lose some weight.
- It’s hard to keep your grades up if you’re always partying.
- My dad was an alcoholic and I saw what it did to him and to us.
- I hate hangovers.
- I hate finding out the next day what crazy thing I did last night.
- I made out with someone I normally wouldn’t even talk to.
- I don’t like how it tastes.
- I’m afraid that I might become addicted.
- I got better places to put my money.
- I gotta keep a clear head for my kids.
- I’m trying to stay in shape.
- I heard that it can be bad for your liver if you drink too much.
- It’s against my religion.
- It messes with my head .
- I just don’t want to.
- I don’t see the fun in puking.
- I have seen what it does to my friends.
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