Sometimes
you can feel pressure just from watching how others
act or dress, without them saying a word to you. This
"unspoken pressure" is especially hard to
resist, because instead of standing up to a friend,
you're standing up to how you feel inside.
Unspoken pressure may come from
role models like your parents, your older siblings,
teachers, coaches, or celebrities you see in movies
and on TV. Unspoken pressure may also come from peers—your
friends or other people your age. If you are concerned
about the drinking of someone close to you, visit
Real Life.
Here are some tips for resisting unspoken pressure:
- Take a reality check—most teens don’t
drink
- Remember it’s risky—alcohol can be
dangerous
- Walk away from the situation
- Find something else to do with other friends
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