Pregame with music or even a tv show that makes you feel social, makes you want to go out and about.… you can also pregame with a lil liquid courage if you feel inclined. I would say just focus on not bailing on this one dude as opposed to focusing on fixing your perceived overall tendency to bail. Have fun!!
Sing as loud as you can, have some drinks, go out with friends and maybe win something out of it (I didnt)
Bonus points for not shazaming all the songs you don’t know, ITS OK NOT KNOWING STUFF
BINGO
I'm wishing I'd thought to do this before I quit drinking: get a pack of rubber bands and shoot them across the room at (1) whatever targets you set up or (2) random stuff that you shouldn't be shooting at.
Obviously this requires a little foresight and planning. You've got to have the rubber bands before you can shoot them.
You're on the train currently? Oh wow, bonus opportunity: a few discreet but well-placed rubber bands across the train at good-looking passengers. It might help if you gave them a couple to shoot back with. A meet cute in the making!
It’s the best kind of talk. Zippy and fun- lighthearted, full of jokes. The best part of the party is the pre game. Once it gets too loud for chit chat, im gone
Asking for a coffee for here with a real mug, sitting and chilling while you sip - no phones, no computers… (i guess this is what Europeans just do… and we should too)