[takahashi2007]

i'm just curious because i used to drink like a fish, and then quit everything, because that's the best way for my lifestyle -- thinking clearly, etc. --

so, i understand about a work situation. i guess i will have to drink something, but i'm not sure how to get out of it anyway. if people are pouring it into my glass, i suppose i could drink it really, really slowly so my glass is always still full when someone comes to pour...

this is ironic because i used to drink so much, but basically i'm trying to figure out the right way to decline or avoid alcohol in japan. i definitely want to live there for a few years, just don't want to get back into drinking really...

ideas?