Yeah, I don't think peer pressure ever really goes away. I know a number of 40 year olds who are still prone to peer pressure... you would think at some point you'd hit the point where it's like, "okay, I'm an adult, I can do what I want without worrying about what people think!"

this is not a choice I feel the need to justify.

SO MUCH WORD. Be yourself. If you really want to go out with them but not drink, order Shirley Temples (grenadine mix and Sprite, with cherries)--YUM.