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tophatevents New user 89 Posts |
Hello,
yesterday I did a children's birthday party and let's just say that the hygienic circumstances were far from ideal so I was not very keen on a glass of water but they kept on asking, even after the show they would'nt practicly let me leave without having a beer and I never drink a beer in front of children or even adults when I performed. I was really shocked about the molded mugs of coffee in the living room... I have never seen anything like that. So it was very difficult to refuse the drinks in a polite manner since they wouldn't have no for an answer. Luckily the people themselves were very nice. Anybody has tips? |
mrunge Inner circle Charleston, SC 3716 Posts |
Carry a bottle of water with you and say "No thank you, I have some." That'll be the end of that.
Mark. |
Regan Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts |
Just say, "No, thank you". I do not drink alcoholic beverages, so that's what I would have done.
Mister Mystery
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Horatio New user 85 Posts |
Or "no thanks, I've got a long drive after this!"
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tophatevents New user 89 Posts |
The no thank you I don't drink alcoholical beverages was the response I used,
they kept on pushing though (luckily my cellphone rang) mrunge, indeed, from now on I'll always carry my own water |
Matthew W Inner circle New York 2456 Posts |
Slush powder!
-Matt
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
I'm allergic.
I'm diabetic. Saw a speed trap on the way here... or No, thanks for offering, that was kind. Side question...how do you politely refuse birthday cake? Harris
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Skip Way Inner circle 3771 Posts |
Harris ... I simply tell them the truth, "Thank you, it looks delicious, but if I ate a slice of cake at every party I did, I'd quickly lose my girlish figure."
As for the water, I keep chilled water and fresh fruit in my car fridge. I thank the client and explain that it's difficult to do my job while holding a drink. I leave it at that. Certain ethnic groups can be rather bullish about feeding me after my show. Their spicy foods can play havoc with my innards, so I simply agree to grab a bite after I load my car and then disappear in the flow of the party.
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A Show By Joe Elite user Long Island 405 Posts |
I am honest and say, "Thank you very much, but I take what I do seriously enough To never drink when there are children present". It is the truth, and it stops right there.
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Ken Northridge Inner circle Atlantic City, NJ 2392 Posts |
I am kind of shocked that anyone would be so persistent in you having an alcoholic beverage. Certainly these people have seen the seriousness of alcoholism and should have politely dropped it after the first ‘no thank you.’ By the way, that is a good response right there, ‘No thank you, I’m an alcoholic and you don’t want to see want happens if I take a drink.’ LOL
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On 2013-06-06 12:29, A Show By Joe wrote: I agree, always drink BEFORE the children are present, never while they're present!
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arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
I don't drink alcoholic beverages either, so I would have politely refused. On a side note: I can't imagine doing a show WITHOUT having my own bottled water!
Harris, about turning down the offer for a piece of birthday cake: I always claim to have another show to go to, and start packing up even faster. Arthur Stead http://www.arthurstead.com |
arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
Way to go, Skip! A car fridge!
At first I felt strange about drinking bottled water during my shows. It caused an awkward pause which disrupted the momentum. But then I came up with a simple solution: make it part of the show! So now I have my water inside a colorful sippy-cup with a large spout. The kids always watch me attentively when I drink from it (which I do very deliberately) ... and then after I swallow, I give a big "Aaaaaah!" They love it! |
TonyB2009 Inner circle 5006 Posts |
I never have an alcoholic drink after a party. I am working. However I will take a soft drink on occasion. I am often offered tea, which I generally deflect by asking for a soft drink.
During my adult seance shows I explain that there is a tradition that a toast was drunk to the devil before an invocation, and the toast was a mix of melted butter and whiskey. I then take out a hip flask and take a sip. Most of the audience don't believe that the flask contains whiskey and butter. They are right; I leave out the butter.
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Christopher Lyle Inner circle Dallas, Texas 5698 Posts |
I am allergic to any and ALL alcohol so for me it's a no brainer! I do have a water bottle with me when I perform tho so it's an easy dodge!
In Mystery,
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
Some folks are "allergic" to ETOH.
The break out in places like Reno, Portland ....Boston. Certain groups that seem to have a lot of 1 year old B/D parties, offer me great food. Sometimes I do say yes. My figure got a bit more "youthful", when I gave up most sugary deserts(like cake), and "vanished" 20% of my weight. side note... I hear AA has much better potlucks than OA. (overeaters anonymous) Harris with his tongue somewhere near his cheek
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
I have my bottled water and that's it. One kid actually asked me if he could have my leftover bottle of water after a show as a souvenir! Ya can't make this up. Not wanting to spread my own bugs, I gave him an unopened one I had in my bag. He was a young cub scout and he made my day.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
I simply say that after one drink I instantly turn from a professional juggler to a clumsy old man.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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mrunge Inner circle Charleston, SC 3716 Posts |
Tell them if you take that drink, they'd better clear off the guest bed because you'll be staying for a while!!
Mark. |
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