Place: Star Island, South Beach, Miami
Time: Wild, wild mid. 20’s
Occasion: Fundraiser
Price: the right price
Estimated Crowd: 70 +
Onto drinks: I picked a Martini. For those that don’t know, it’s gin with a sprinkle of vermouth. Stirred with a spoon, no James Bond bullshit. For a nice guide to drinks, go to The Guide to The Good Life (GAYOT).
I introduced myself to the bartender: My name is Sprinkles, I said. She: really ? Me: yes, really.
What happened, for the rest of the night not only she remembered my name, she was happy with me. Probably having something to do with cupcakes, ice cream toppings or cats. Try it sometimes: if you wanna pick up a bartender, tell her your name is Sprinkles.
Another thing you can do if you don’t know anyone at a party is to spot the “social engineer”, the life of the party. Use that person to introduce you to the host and hostess. Or introduce yourself to the hostess first, hostesses are often very graceful women. If you brought a gift, that’s easy to do. Women oblige and understand it is their role to lube up the party. The only thing a woman needs to get your attention is a generous compliment. If a woman is older, I like to say: “Were you a dancer, a performer ?” If it is young girl, I tell her I race horses. 9 out 10 she has never met someone like that. If she has, I say my horse is sick so me and her can commiserate together.
Task Number 4: Try not to get drunk. If you get drunk, you’ve lost. It’s that simple. The logic of going to a cocktail party is to stay sober.
Task Number 5: Understanding the cocktail party effect
Watch this Wall Street Journal flick and think on how can you improve focus in a noisy crowd environment:
Cocktail parties @WatchMojo:
Terminology you need to know…
Make your own stuff -Don’t watch this at work !
Chief,
I need advice on how to survive a hangover. Sad thing I need to wake up and be ready next morning at 6 AM. !
What I do at almost every party, I toast: "To friends new and old !". "To the host and hostess !". Result: 3X popularity
Remember,
Alcohol is the DRUG OF CHOICE for WOMEN.
Give it to them – NEVER partake.
If somebody is asking you what is it that you do for a living, always say you’re in the landscaping business.