Polite Company

I know I promised the next post would be all about the next month, but I had one more in the chamber, something I haven't really talked much about: living without sugar in society.

For the most part, it's been very simple to avoid sweet things. People are very likely to accept a polite refusal if I am offered a candy/dessert/sugary temptation. Not so with liquor. For whatever reason, it is seen as extremely rude to turn down a drink if offered, especially if someone offers to buy you one. I mean, it's not taboo or anything, but people kind of look at you funny. It's as though you are rejecting them as a person or something.

Frankly, it also sucks to be that guy when you're out with a group of friends. In most polite company as adults, you will eventually find yourself at a bar, or at least somewhere that serves liquor. And everyone knows that guy or gal who's at a bar and orders a coke. Or a juice. Or a water! Lame. While they certainly don't mean to  be this can be a major buzz kill. I've been that guy all month!

I love to eat and to try new foods, and so it's been killing me to turn down delicious looking foods when I think there might be sugar involved but can't be sure. But I've been doing it, in the spirit of the holy blog compact I've made with you all. I hope you appreciate the efforts I go to for you!