Gone are the days when people would voluntarily send
columnists e-mail questions regarding their topic of expertise. These days, if
there isn’t a prize involved, it doesn’t seem like anybody wants to ask
anymore. Why? Because it is obviously easier to Google stuff. But you know what
would be even easier than Googling? Answering questions through social
networking sites. And that is what I’ve been busy with recently. I’ve started
to accept questions from my online network ad have started answering them as well.
It’s kind of a strategy to get them interested in reading more full-length
articles like this one, and it’s more convenient for the asker to just read the
reply instead of researching on Google (which is now considered tiresome by
many). The premise is, if a lot more people get to read individual questions
and answers online, a lot more people would be interested in reading more
questions. When that happens, people start to think of some of their own
questions, and I get to write more helpful articles. Sound plan, right? So here
is the fruit of my first attempt at impromptu party-question answering.
Cherry asks: I’m not sure if I know anybody at a party.
Should I still go?
Zhaun answers: Here is the thing. When people see you alone
in a bar, drinking by yourself, you may come off as a sexual predator. You
know, the type who simply goes to a bar to hook up. And that is fine if that is
your intention, but if it isn’t than skip the party and go someplace else where
you can enjoy some “me” time like a spa or at a coffee shop with a book.
However, if it is a party that celebrates something like a
grand birthday, wedding, debut, or corporate thingie, then you should drop by
just to tell the celebrator that you made the effort to celebrate the occasion
with them. You can always leave once you feel awkward and uncomfortable, but
make your presence be known to the celebrator. Also, why not use this
opportunity to make new friends a possible love connection?
McJorick asks: Why do people dress up when they party when
they just end up getting puked on, waster, or worse?
Zhaun answers: Because, at the very core, the point of
partying is socializing; not getting drunk. I guess, it just makes people more
confident to socialize when they are dressed properly.
Ice asks: What do you gain from partying or drinking?
Zhaun: I think that the whole reason why people party may be
summed up in three words: relaxing, socializing, and networking. Different
people party for different reasons, while some party for all three. The thing
is, there is a lot of things to gain from partying although a lot of people
tend to link it with very negative images or memories. When played right,
partying can be your lucky charm when it comes to your business or job.
As for drinking, it helps you forget about your job, your
mom, your wife, and your boss.
Galilea asks: In your opinion, what is the craziest thing a
person can do when partying?
Zhaun answers: Not paying the bill. Word will get around and
everyone will think you intentionally did it. Also, making out with someone
else while your boy/girlfriend is in the area. Or, revealing one of your
scandalous secrets.
Peter asks: Is it true that drinking through a straw makes
you get drunk faster?
Zhaun answers: It is not true. Straws just make you drink
faster.
