Oh, it would annoy me.
For about 30 seconds.
I’d breeze through the “party,” nod and smile a bit, leave, and get knacked if I so pleased at the location of my choosing.
I like to keep it simple 
Libertarian,
Um, yes. I understand what you are referring to (public vs. privately held companies).
I was referring to the fact that if a company is “private” (i.e. owned by a group or one particular person) then I could see if the owners/CEO wanted to have a non-alcoholic party…
BUT…this is a large company with all kinds of people. Drinkers or non-drinkers. There should be a choice.
How am I being pushy by ranting about my opinion? Hmmmmmm. Interesting.
You are totally missing the point I was trying to make.
I knew I would get put through the mill…:rolleyes:
But a small private company might have both drinkers and nondrinkers, and still it is the boss who makes the call. When the boss wants to make the call, he/she is not being pushy. When you want to make the call, you are.
Hell, it’s not even a company you work at.
If its work related you probably shouldn’t expect alchohol in the first place. I view any work related social function as part of my job and treat it accordingly. It isn’t a “real” party.
Libertarian,
I know… I guess I’m just used to the way I was brought up:
Lots of food and alcohol at all major functions!
If the OP were an employee, I could see the validity of a complaint that her boss’s wife was imposing her beliefs on her husband’s staff. Given that she is merely a spouse, I can’t see bitching because she doesn’t get free booze. Heck, a lot of companies don’t have alcohol at corporate-sponsored parties, period, because of liability issues, so count yourself firtunate that you get an hour of open bar. If you need booze to have fun at a party, you might a problem much different than the one mentioned in the OP.
msmith537,
Yes, you are right where it is not a “real” party…but there is usually some social drinking at company parties.
It’s up to each individual to practice self control. If you want to make a fool of yourself…drunk and beligerant…fine…but most idiots don’t need any alcohol to make fools of themselves.
I wouldn’t want booze either, because of liability issues.
Boo fucking hoo. So you don’t have booze.
Are you so lame that you need to have booze to have a good time?
:rolleyes:
BTW, how do you know it’s because of her religious beliefs? Is it possible that she is a recovering alcoholic, or perhaps in the past she’s had family problems with alcohol?
gobear,
Are you serious? Lighten up.
Hmmmmm. Social drinking = alcohol problem. Makes perfect sense to me.:smack:
:wally
Like I said, you want booze? Throw your own party.
Yes, I do understand that it is a common practice to serve alcohol at parties, especially office Christmas parties. I live in Wisconsin, for God’s sake, where the state beverage is (for all intents and purposes) BEER.
However, so the hell what? So somebody is going to do something “different,” something that you think is not “normal.” It’s their choice. Just because “most” companies serve alcohol does not make it some sort of mandate. Here’s a concept: Some people can actually enjoy themselves without booze.
I have nothing against alcohol – I do drink on occasion, and we keep wine and beer on hand in Casa Scarlett – but my life doesn’t revolve around it, and whether it’s served at social gatherings or not is really a nonissue. I go to enjoy the company of my friends and family. Yeah, sometimes you’re “obligated” to attend a party that you know will be a drag. So you suck it up, sacrifice an hour or two of your life, and move on.
And I still fail to see how the OMISSION of a certain refreshment constitutes an imposition on you. If alcohol is unavailable to you for more than a few hours, will you get sick? We attended a wedding this summer that had a gourmet vegetarian buffet. The food was fabulous. I don’t think any of the carnivores died because they didn’t get any meat for one meal.
If you really want a “traditional” Christmas boozefest, throw one of your own. After all, that’s what Christmas is all about, right? :rolleyes:
Guinastasia
I would not have ranted if I thought the boss’ wife was an (recovering) alcoholic. It is for religious reasons. Yes, this is a fact.
Besides, it does not matter. It’s the point of the the whole bible non-alcoholic crap that she is infringing on the co-workers.
i.e. If you were to go out to dinner with your recovering alcoholic friend, would he/she impose his “non-drinking” beliefs on you? It’s about a choice someone makes. Why should anyone tell you not to do something? It’s a choice. Is not having a drink with your alcoholic friend going to make him stay sober?
BUT, we should be able to make that choice.
Again, my point is: I’m ranting because she is telling her husband what to do with the company’s Christmas party.
If SHE chooses not to drink, then fine. I don’t give a rat’s ass. But make it available for those who enjoy the occasional glass of eggnog or wine. (whine-lol)
No, social drinking != drinking problem, but complaining that you only have an hour to get your buzz on, or requiring a buzz at all, indicates that the propensity for a drinking problem exists.
Dude, if they don’t feel comfortable having alcohol available, they don’t have to have alcohol available. It’s their party.
I mean, what if I’m uncomfortable having monkey brains served in my presence? If my guests are used to having monkey brains, do I have to serve them? Hell no! It’s my goddamned party, and I’ll serve whatever I want…that’s my take.
They are not cramming their shit down your throat. Cramming their shit down your throat would consist of them holding a prohibitionist meeting in place of the party, or forcing your hubby to join the company temperance movement. Only offering a limited amount of alcohol–or even none at all–is not forcing a thing upon you.
My parents never offer alcohol at their parties. They drink (very rarely, but they do); they just don’t like having to pay for other people to drink. So maybe your husband’s boss’s wife is just really, really cheap.
The wife’s hostessing skills, however, seem to need some polishing up, at least from what you said in the OP.
No, I’m sure that she wouldn’t impose them (referring to my grandmother here). If someone wants a glass of wine with Thanksgiving dinner, and there’s wine available, they’re free to have it in front of my grandmother, and often do. However, neither I nor my mother nor any of my aunts and uncles ever in a million years ask her to pay for our drinks, or expect her to provide them at a social gathering. It’s just rude.
Consider revenge:
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Pretend to shoot up. The memo just said “no alcohol,” right?
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Stare straight-faced at the boss’s wife the entire time you are there.
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Flirt with the boss (with advance notice to your husband).
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Take along a copy of a book on devil worship.
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Show up for only the hour that the bar is open.
Try to have a good time anyway! I understand the rant. It would piss me off if the boss’s wife made a decision about anything!
Okay…
Scarlett67. To me, this is the same point of when couples choose to have a vegetarian meal (as you stated above)or a smoke-free wedding, alcohol-free…blah blah blah.
You are having the celebration/party for others. To celebrate something special. That should include not imposing your beliefs on others. This is just my opinion! Just MHO!
…Meaning, GIVE THEM A CHOICE> >>meat or no meat, beer/wine, no beer/wine, have a smoking area outside, etc.
BTW…I love Christmas and don’t consider it an excuse to “booze up”.:rolleyes: but thanks for insinuating that I like Christmas just to have an excuse to drink tequila shooters :rolleyes: If you didn’t point that out…I would have never known.
Zoe,
Whew! Thank GOD!
I like your ideas…I just may try 'em.
Angel of the Lord, if you read my posts…you would see the the boss’ wife (for the 1,000th time) is NOT paying for the party. It’s on the company. Perhaps the company is cheap. But I know and have facts that that is not why they are not serving alcohol but for only one hour. It’s because of the boss’ wife’s beliefs.
[…cue music…]
It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to!
Cry if I want to!
Cry if I want to!
You would cry too if it happened to you.
[…lordy, I’m old…]