Sprudel instead of spray and insolent fellow human beings

Usually a month of self -optimization begins in gray and barren January. While others have already replaced the party shower with celery juice at the beginning of the year, I solemnly bang the corks a few times. Detox? Maybe later. And this « later » is now – in April. The sun showed up for a few days, the aperitis flowed and I sipped well on the thirst quencher without a percentage.

From « Dry January » makes « Dry April ». I’ve never been a fan of group compulsion – everything in his time. What I had no idea: The biggest challenge is not the desire for a cool glass of rosé, but the reactions of my fellow human beings.

At a concert at the beginning of the month, when I innocently hold a water in my hand, someone who I only know fleetingly asks me (and very drunk): « Are you about pregnant? » A question that is not only attacking, but also about as charming as a warm beer.

Then the next scene on a sunny terrace: my companion orders Aperol, I choose something without a percentage. The waiter looks at me, « No aperol? » He says in a tone, as if I had violated a dress code. With the second non -alcoholic drink, the disappointment was almost tangible.

But there are also bright spots: more and more restaurants are offering really delicious, non -alcoholic alternatives. However, the matter has a not inconsiderable catch: If a sparkling water costs as much as a glass of wine, you shouldn’t be surprised if the perseverance of some fails on the wallet.