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New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Lame single guy last minute cancels on date for shocking reason: ‘Tells me everything I need to know'
Dating in 2025 is hard — especially when a glass of wine is now considered a non-negotiable. One TikTokker says her date bailed just 30 minutes before they were supposed to meet up — all because she doesn't drink booze. 'The guy I was supposed to be on a date with right now decided to cancel our date less than an hour before it started,' Steph (@stephfromjersey) said in a viral clip posted on July 17. In the viral video, Steph explained that everything was going smoothly. The two were texting and getting excited to meet up when he popped a seemingly innocent question: 'Are you more of a cocktail girl or a beer girl?' That's when Steph revealed she doesn't drink — for medical reasons. But she made it clear she didn't mind if he did: 'But I don't care if you drink, and I always find something!' Apparently that was still too sobering for him. 'Oh… yeah, idk if that's gonna work for me, we should cancel now,' he texted back — and then went totally silent, leaving Steph on read. Fellow TikTok users flooded the comments with support and speculation about the mystery man's motives. One user wrote, 'Translation: 'you mean I can't get you drunk? I'm out.' Another commented, 'He had something for your drink, I'm sure.' 'As a sober person, before I was sober… I would have not been stoked to date a mocktail person because they would see who/what I was,' someone else chimed in. The TikTokker revealed her date ditched her just 30 minutes before they were set to meet — all because she doesn't drink booze. StephfromJersey/TikTok 'Now, when I'm cancelled on, that tells me everything I need to know about them.' An additional commenter assured Steph that 'Rejection is protection.' But not everyone was ready to raise a red flag. Some pointed out it might just come down to lifestyle and compatibility. 'My boyfriend and I are getting wine tomorrow and going to sit in the jacuzzi and drink it,' one noted. 'Sure, I could do that with someone who doesn't drink. But I'd prefer to do it with someone who does.' 'I guess I see it both ways,' one other said. 'My husband and I LOVE wine tastings and things like that. Mutual enjoyment. I can see how a partner that doesn't drink could complicate things.' Others compared it to being 'super outdoorsy' — you want someone who shares your passions. Just sub out the hiking boots for a bar tab. But nearly everyone agreed: ghosting someone at the last minute isn't exactly gentlemanly. Some commenters blamed the guy's decision to cancel the date on wanting a compatible lifestyle with someone. fizkes – As The Post previously spilled, Gen Z is shaking up drinking culture — and ditching the booze. The youngest legal drinkers are trading bar tabs for matcha lattes, wellness shots and cold brews on tap. According to Keurig Dr Pepper's first-ever State of Beverages report, it's not about getting buzzed — it's about feeling better. Just 39% of Gen Z adults say alcohol is their go-to social sip, while more than 60% now reach for non-alcoholic options when hanging with friends — the driest stats of any generation. Gen X, meanwhile, is still clinging to their cocktails — with 57% saying booze is their go-to social fuel. In 2025, it seems the biggest buzzkill isn't the hangover — it's getting stood up for skipping the alcohol. Cheers to finding a date who drinks to your vibe, not just their own.
New York Post
19-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Gen Z is swapping booze for lattes, mocktails and ‘wellness' drinks, trend report finds
Gen Z is redefining what it means to drink — and alcohol isn't part of the plan. The youngest legal drinkers are ditching the bar cart for cold brew, swapping tequila for wellness shots and turning drinks into daily rituals. It's less about the buzz and more about the benefits, according to Keurig Dr Pepper's first-ever State of Beverages report. Just 39% of Gen Z adults now say booze is their go-to social drink, while more than 60% prefer non-alcoholic options when hanging with friends — the highest rate of any generation. 3 The youngest legal drinkers are ditching the bar cart for cold brew, swapping tequila for wellness shots and turning drinks into daily rituals. charmedlightph – By comparison, 57% of Gen X still reach for alcohol as their social elixir of choice. The 'sober-curious' movement is booming, with 60% of Gen Z open to trying low- or no-alcohol drinks. More than half of all U.S. adults are cutting back for wellness or lifestyle reasons. And it's not just about cutting alcohol — it's about feeling better. Nearly three-quarters of Gen Z now choose drinks based on functional benefits like energy, gut health or mood — the highest of any generation. Think prebiotic sodas, electrolyte mixes or a $7 iced latte that just makes you feel like you have your life together. '[Gen Z] wants their beverages to do more and be anchored in a real purpose,' said Melissa Abbott, vice president at the Hartman Group, a market research firm that specializes in the food and beverage industry. 3 Nearly three-quarters of Gen Z now choose drinks based on functional benefits like energy, gut health or mood — the highest of any generation. Tamara Beckwith Instead of cracking open a hard seltzer, young adults are heading to late-night coffee bars, sober-friendly gatherings and drink spots to sip mocktails and matcha lattes — reimagining what a night out looks like. 'They're looking for alignment of goals, an enhancement of their lived experience … not just the absence of alcohol,' said Jen Batchelor, CEO of Kin Euphorics, a non-alcoholic brand for social drinking backed by supermodel Bella Hadid. Still, one beverage remains king. Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults say they'd rather give up booze than their morning brew. 3 Coffee remains America's most essential beverage with nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults saying they'd rather give up booze than their morning brew. Ilona – For Gen Z, coffee culture has become a full-blown 'social ritual.' They customize orders (75%), try new ones monthly (72%) and follow social media for inspiration (74%). 'Talkability really does matter,' said Dibba Iran-Parasti, marketing director at Blank Street Coffee. 'When we drop a new drink, it generates thousands of conversations almost instantly.'
