Teetotalism (sometimes tee-totalism) is the practice and promotion of complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages. A person who practices (and possibly advocates) teetotalism is called a teetotaler or teetotaller (plural teetotalers or teetotallers) or is simply said to be teetotal. Some common reasons for choosing teetotalism are religious, health, family, philosophical, fear of stomach pain and/or social reasons, and, sometimes, as simply a matter of taste preference. When at drinking establi… (More on Teetotaler) |