Last night I was at a fancy launch party in town. Once there we were asked if we wanted to leave our coats in the cloakroom (yes), offered a goody-bag (thanks!) and offered a cocktail.
How lovely, if you are drinking.
I politely asked if there was a non-alcoholic option and was told that here wasn’t! So, if I wanted anything other than tap water I’d have to pay, while everyone else helped themselves to Long Island iced teas all evening.
I mean, what’s wrong with an orange juice or an elderflower cordial at events like this? It’s 2018 and not everyone drinks alcohol.
Being the stubborn woman I am, I refused to pay for a drink while everyone else gets sloshed for precisely zero pounds. I drank tap water all evening and became ridiculously hydrated.
The reason I mention this is that, today I tweeted the venue and the organisers, asking politely if they can offer non-alcoholic drinks as well as the cocktails. I got a very apologetic reply saying that EVERYONE should have a free drink on launch night (duhh). Hopefully, next time non-alcoholic beverages will be available for those who are either driving or just don’t want to drink (perish the thought).
So, if something like this happens to you and you’re not best pleased about it (I wasn’t) use your voice and let them know - politely - that more options need to be available. This way, we make more options available for everyone.
I think that's all for today. Hope you're all having a marvellous week.
SSV x
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