Rule #3:
NEVER DECLINE THE FIRST GLASS
Even if youfre not a drinker, itfs considered rude to decline the first glass when offered to you- you can beg off due to religious reasons if you want, but this would spoil the spirit of togetherness. Often, someone who doesnft drink much keeps a large empty glass under the table, so that they arenft seen as ruining the mood by not accepting drinks.