<human>: Can you condense the text into a few key points?

I mean, I understand that it hasn't been proven to be harmful. But i'm actually a laid back person in general. I've gone my whole life without it and i'm very, very happy. I drink on occasion, but I can have a great time sober as well. 

I just don't understand why people are so persistent for me to pick up a habit that would simply be a waste of money.

I guess what i'm saying is, when I state that fact about myself, why not just say "that's cool of you, I respect that", rather than immediately jumping to OMG!!! YOU NEED TO TRY IT NOW!
<bot>: I just want my personal life choices respected, rather than being made feel like i'm missing out on the greatest thing in the world.