Okay, so my cousin is getting married and I'm going to her bachelorette party. It's at a dueling piano bar. I've heard people love these; they're great fun, right? Here's my problem. Bars are really not my scene. I don't like to drink. I'm not a prude, I don't have a problem with other people drinking, I just don't enjoy the taste of alcohol, nor do I want to get drunk.
So... I'm kind of nervous about this. I think if I were going with a couple of my best girl friends I'd be fine. I'd be able to relax and have a good time. But I'm really only going to know 2 people there, they are both my cousins and while we get along pretty well, it's not a situation where I'd feel comfortable letting my inhibitions go. I'm just a fairly shy person and I'm afraid I'm going to be that idiot standing off to the side looking terribly uncomfortable. Okay, hopefully I'll be able to play it off better than that.
Have any of you been to a piano bar? What can you tell me about them? What should I expect? Also, give me your favorite drink that doesn't taste like alcohol. I'd like to be able to join in without making that embarassing face. :D
To make this relate, I know I read a fic a while back where Edward works as a piano player at one of these places. I know James worked there too. Do any of you remember this story?
EDIT: Thank you so much to everyone who gave me suggestions. Just to clarify, I'm not asking about alcohol because I want to make everyone else happy. I'm not one to compromise on something I feel strongly about just so I'll be liked. Mainly, I'm nervous about the atmosphere and as a side thing, I don't really like the taste of alcohol so I'm just looking for help in drink suggestions should I choose to try something and - no I won't be having more than one. You guys are all awesome! Thanks!
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