So I’m in a situation

Recovery
#1

So I’m in a situation where I had to train a new co worker and in return he gave me bottle of alcohol as a thank you but I didn’t tell him I’m recovering alcohol and that I don’t drink anymore

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#2

I wouldn’t overthink this situation as I’ve been there before. You simply say thank you and you appreciate the gift. If you choose to tell him at a later time when your more comfortable than that’s up to you.

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#3

Find someone fast and regift that sucker!:grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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#4

I was going to say the same thing LOL

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#5

Yep, regift it.

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#6

I honestly would have said Thank you but no. I wouldn't want people making a habit of buying me booze as gifts.
I mean, if someone tried to gift me cocaine I would say no!

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#8

I didn’t really over think about neither did I have a urge to drink it

#9

I’m gonna get rid of it

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#10

Yup gonna do something similar

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#12

You could just pour it down the drain. I'm just saying.

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#13

You could also just say you don't drink. It's your own business that you are an alcoholic

#14

Appreciate the kind gesture of your co-worker, who doesn't know your situation, and re-gift it to someone who can enjoy it responsibly.

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#15

Hey, sometimes everyone doesn’t have to know everything. You didn’t drink it so you’re doing good. Give it to a “normie” lol

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#16

Yeah you can give it to a ‘normie’ or just throw it out

#17

Yes regift it lol

#18

There are options for managing this in the office, perhaps even more than what I mention here.

  • Politely say: I understand you are giving me a gift as a thank you. I don't accept alcohol as a gift. And return the gift to the person. It's about showing others what is acceptable within my boundaries.
  • Knowing alcohol is a toxicant, I won't regift a bottle of alcohol to another person.
  • Pour the contents of the bottle down the drain.
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