What do you order when out with a group?

When out with a group what do you typically order to drink? For example, if your baseball team goes out for drinks after the game. No alcohol, juice, pop, iced tea. I could order decaf coffee, but chances are the pubs aren't going to have any and if they do, its probably really bad. If I stick with water then I feel obligated to order something off the menu and I don't want to do that either. I'm sitting in an establishment for 1 or 2 hours and not giving them any business.

What do you order?

For a drink I usually order water. I never feel obligated to order off the menu. If you want to tip the waiter/waitress for the labour you can. but I'm sure your cohorts are ordering stuff. you aren't there on your own.

thank you :)

I have not experienced this much but when i have i order water, and if i feel that i should order food i order steamed veggies. it is something i can eat, and something usually on the menu. it may take a bit of a special order but better than sitting there sipping quietly while everyone else munches away

I never thought of steamed veggies -thanks!

I eat out or go to pubs quite often.

If I'm out with a group, I don't worry about just having water. You're part of a group, not sitting alone. I usually ask for lemon or lime with it. I've only been to one place that didn't have decaf. In my experience it's usually quite good, because they have to make a fresh pot, since it's not a big mover!

They also almost always have herbal tea too, like mint.

In terms of food, if I do, it's something to share with others, like wings. Or that will keep well to eat the next day.

Thank you - maybe I'll give decaf a try. I might be pleasantly surprised.

If you want something warm, ask what soup is on the menu. i carry sleeves of decaf in my purse. I will ask for a cup of ho****er, cream and sweetener, if they don't have decaf. I also tell to just charge me for a coffee, even though I brought the coffee. If they give you iced water, you can ask for a creamer and a sweetener and make iced decaf coffee. I also always have in my purse water enhancer, usually Crystal Light. If you want to order food, you can get a side salad, you can also order just a side of meatballs in tomato sauce.

Thanks!

I've been ordering a Virgin Caesar when I go out. Works for me!

Barb