Top 10 Ways To Turn Down A Drink :

• "No, thanks!" ( No explanation necessary; your response can be short, sweet and direct. )

• "I've had enough" ( Again : short, to the point and completely acceptable. )

• "Thanks, but I've got a ton of work to do later."

• "I'd rather get my own, thanks."

• "I'm allergic to alcohol."

• "I'm driving tonight."

• "I have an important meeting tomorrow."

• "I'm OK for now." ( Keep a half-filled cup with you, whether you are drinking or not. )

• "No thanks, I'm taking medicines that I can't drink with."

• "I'm dieting....alcohol's got too many calories."

Try Saying No with a different twist :

• With an invitation...
  Leave the option open for the future. "Not now, but maybe later"...."Another time".

• With a friend...
  Plan with a friend beforehand what each of you will or will not do, stay with the plan, and stick together. The decision to drink less then becomes kind of a team effort.

• With an exit...
  Plan to physically relocate in case you feel you are in an uncomfortable situation.

• Have a quick one liner up your sleeve, like...
  "No thanks, I'm still a little partied out from New Year's".
  "You know what your problem is ? You think too much about others. It's time you start making yourself and your needs a top priority".
  "Why - do I seem sober ?".