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I think I know what you mean, but based on what you're saying, it seems like you're a lot more mature than your peers. Look, you don't have to do the whole partying thing if it's not true to yourself. I did a little of that just to fit in but found out it really wasn't for me. If people can't handle that you don't like to party, that's their problem. It can be tough since a lot of social situations revolve around this and you feel like you're being excluded for not wanting to drink but that's life I guess. It's not always easy.
True, there are a lot of careers/jobs that tend to revolve around drinking as well. I'm in graphic design and that's a big part of the design culture and I hate it. BUT there are a lot of careers that don't revolve around that either. Not *all* design places make drinking a big thing in or outside of the office. But the ones that do don't know how to have fun, IMO. I will be working part-time pretty soon for a studio that just likes watching anime, going to sushi bars and other asian restaurants. Sure, they like to drink, and they keep some beers in the fridge, but I don't see that as being a big issue or centering piece of their work environment. Whereas, an ad agency I interned at all hung out at bars together, and nowhere else.
The point is, you can choose who you want to be around, and what kind of environment you want in a work place. If it just doesn't "fit" for you, then chances are, it isn't for you.
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