What Not to Do at Parties

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Partying is a huge activity that people in university do to have fun. Whether you have already experienced partying or are thinking of doing it, this post can be helpful for you. Below are my top five tips of what not to do at parties, based on my experiences and experiences of people I know.

Disclaimer: I am in no way encouraging underage teenagers to illegally drink.

1) Drink more than you normally do

When I was in my first year of university I was figuring out what my drinking limit was. Once, I figured out how much I could take without having negative outcomes, it made my going out experience so much better! If one night you believe that you can take in more liquor, maybe because your friends are drinking more or maybe because you feel pressured, don't. Pay attention to how you are feeling mentally and physically during the night, and try your best to look after yourself. You don't want to be one of those people you hear about that had to go to the hospital, threw up, or made a fool out of themselves!

2) Keep your liquor in the fridge

If you really think about it, the only time you can be certain that nobody is touching your liquor is if you have it on you or if you leave it at home. People can spend as low as $15 to as much as a couple hundred dollars for liquor. Whatever the cost may be, it's not a good feeling to get anything stolen. If you know and can trust the people going to the party, it may be okay. However, it's never a bad idea to be cautious... because you don't want your night to be ruined by someone stealing your liquor!

3) Not tell your family or your roommates you are going out

Whether it is a house party or a club, you never know what can happen during your night out. Your ride could cancel or your taxi could not show up. Letting your parents or roommates know that you are going out is a smart idea, because if worst comes to worst, they can be the ones to take you home safely.

4) Leave your phone at home

Phones are great to have on you when you're out, not only because you can add new people's phone numbers and social media, but because it allows you to communicate with your friends if something goes wrong. I've experience getting separated from my friends while I'm out, and texting each other is a fast and easy way to find each other again. If you or your friends experience an uncomfortable situation, a phone can come in handy to help each other get out of it, or in the worst case scenario, to call the police.

5) Trust a "good" guy

You're guaranteed to go to at least one party where you don't know some people. In that situation, it's safe and smart to assume that you don't 100% know what the intentions of most of the guys in the room are. If a guy is clinging on to you, giving you free drinks, and "pulling the moves" on you, I would personally believe that he's got one intention in mind. Even if you see the guy ordering you a drink and know that he hasn't slipped anything into it, it doesn't mean he is a trustworthy guy. In situations like this, trust your gut feeling and don't disregard any red flags you notice.

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