Make the office party memorable, not you passed out under the table: Kirov residents were told how to get through the New Year without alcohol.

      If someone in a group refuses to drink, those around them usually have a lot of questions. Many are afraid to tell colleagues openly that they don't drink, especially if alcohol used to be the norm at company parties. Moreover, there are often people who are determined at all costs to "fix the situation" and persuade the person to drink.

      Specialists at the Center for Public Health offered several tips on how to resist such provocations.

      Thus, experts recommend planning your refusal in advance. It is not necessary to tell the truth — you can make a joke. Announcing from the outset a total refusal of alcohol is considered bad form, so when offered a glass that is already filled you can simply thank the person and take it without intending to drink.

      Experts also advise letting others know that the glass is already filled — with juice or water — and finding like-minded colleagues who will support the sober choice.

      In addition, there is always the option of proposing an alternative format for the company event: active outdoor recreation, sports games, ice skating, karting, quizzes and other alcohol-free entertainments.

      Doctors remind that refusing alcohol is already a big step toward preserving health, and they advise confidently sticking to the chosen course.