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A fresh drink. A fresh start: Get a new, unopened drink
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Replace any drink that left your sight, even water or soda. Practice the moment in a short Surefoot lesson.
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It is Friday night at a friend-of-a-friend’s apartment. You came with two classmates, and you set your soda down to go to the restroom.
You return from the restroom. Your open soda is still on the table. Someone says, “It’s fine. Nobody touched it.”
What would you do next?
- Get a new, unopened drink.
- Taste it to check.
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Get a new, unopened drink.
A simple replacement avoids having to guess what happened while you were away. If a drink was unattended or out of sight, replace it. This includes water and soda. Watching a drink reduces risk; it cannot guarantee safety.
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Replace any drink that left your sight, even water or soda.
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“I’m getting a fresh one.”
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Questions about “A fresh drink. A fresh start.”
Why should I get a new drink if my open soda was left unattended?
Getting a new drink removes the risk of consuming something that was altered while you were away.
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How can I tell someone I am getting another drink without making it awkward?
You can keep your response brief and casual by simply saying, "I'm getting a fresh one."
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What should I do if someone pressures me to keep drinking my unattended soda?
You should politely decline the drink and go get a unopened replacement for yourself.
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Why is tasting a drink an unsafe way to check if it was tampered with?
Tasting a drink is unsafe because you cannot reliably taste or smell substances that may have been added.
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How can I help a friend who left their drink unattended at a party?
You can help a friend by offering to get them a fresh, unopened drink so they do not have to guess if theirs is safe.
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Last updated October 11, 2026.