There is a notable difference from being odd, or unconventional and being a "weirdo" as you put it. When people think weirdo, they think some guy that you would walk across the street to avoid. You'd really go way out of your way to not talk to someone because they don't drink alcohol or smoke weed? That's sad. And who says I don't have fun? That's an assumption. I've done more living than most people at 28 years old and none of it was clouded by weed or alcohol. On the other hand, some of the worst experiences I've had were because of "weirdo's" that couldn't handle their liquor were around or caused some sort of drama.
Being in a gang was inherently more dangerous than drinking a beer, but how many people stop there? They both share addictive qualities even but being in a gang was more of a necessity in the north side of Watsonville California than drinking beer at 11 years old.
I'm not trying to sell you on stop drinking or smoking crack or whatever it is you do in your spare time. There are a hell of a lot more people though that say "I'm never drinking again" or "I need to stop drinking" than the ones saying that they need to take up drinking again. Instead of being slanderous, consider why people don't drink for a second
Being in a gang was inherently more dangerous than drinking a beer, but how many people stop there? They both share addictive qualities even but being in a gang was more of a necessity in the north side of Watsonville California than drinking beer at 11 years old.
I'm not trying to sell you on stop drinking or smoking crack or whatever it is you do in your spare time. There are a hell of a lot more people though that say "I'm never drinking again" or "I need to stop drinking" than the ones saying that they need to take up drinking again. Instead of being slanderous, consider why people don't drink for a second
So to answer your question, No, I absolutely wouldn't go out of my way to not talk to someone who doesn't drink or smoke. But the type of person who refuses to TRY something is probably not the kind of person I want to kick it with. Life is all about experience...trying new things, seeing new places. If you don't do that, you are emotionally stunted...and besides that being weird, it's frankly pretty sad.
And please, tell me how I've been slanderous.