#personal decision

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Don’t ask them why, 90% of the time it’s a personal reason that’s none of your business and they don’t want to unload their baggage with someone they just met so they’re probably gonna lie to you and give you a bullshit answer. Just say “oh okay cool” and move on.

If you know someone that doesn’t drink/smoke:

Don’t ask them if they’ll drink/smoke. Ever. If they wanted to they would, they don’t need your permission. They know one sip/hit/shot/etc. “won’t kill them” but they don’t want to and that should be enough.

If one of your friends doesn’t drink/smoke:

Don’t make it your life’s mission to get them to drink/smoke. If you can’t accept your friends decision you’re a shitty friend.

If you meet someone that doesn’t drink/smoke:

Don’t assume and/or say something that implies that they’re a stick in the mud and no fun. You can have fun without drinking/smoking