Unfortunately not everyone will always agree with you. It happens, that’s life. We like to think that our friends will be relatively like-minded in what we like and dislike - I mean you have enough in common to approve of each other, right? But nothing sets you up for a lousy night like an argument on where to party. So, here are some ideas that may (or may not) help you out.
1. Be The Bigger Person
You’ll come out as the more noble friend, and if you all end up having a bad night at your friend’s club of choice, you will have all rights to complain the next day, insisting that the next choice is yours alone. Although this may sound like the boring cop-out option, try not to be pessimistic. You could end up having a great time regardless… Maybe. Just grab a drink and keep drinking. You could even insist that your friend shouts you a drink (or five) for agreeing to bless their club of choice with your presence.
2. Insist That Your Favourite Club Is The Best Choice, No Other Club Deserves Your Business Or Your Time, Your Way Is The Only Way End Of Story Full Stop
This may sound like a much more aggressive option, but it won’t be if you don’t make it aggressive… Perhaps it’s your turn to pick? Perhaps you’ve put up with your friend’s party choices for too long. Perhaps you can get free drinks at your choice of club. Or perhaps you just really need to get your party on at your favourite place with your favourite people, nothing wrong with that. Fingers crossed your loyalty will equate to free entry for you and all your disapproving friends.
3. Go By Yourself
Who needs friends. When you’re drunk, everyone’s your friend. Still struggling for friends? Offer to buy everyone in an immediate 1 metre radius a shot, you’ll have tons more friends I can guarantee… For the next 10 minutes at least. Or offer people smokes. Just give someone something and they’ll stay by your side until you stop giving them whatever initially attracted to them to you in the first place. Just don’t forget your wallet.
4. Find Different Friends
Maybe it’s time to re-think your friendship circle. The best friends in life are the ones who you have good times with, right? It’s important to enjoy yourself while you’re with them, and that includes being able to enjoy the setting you find yourself in. I have found myself conforming to different friendship groups depending on what I enjoy doing in my free time at that time. This includes clubbing.
5. Sit This Night Out
If going to your choice club is more important than spending quality time with your friends, then maybe the night just isn’t worth it. After all, isn’t it about who you’re with, not where you are? Stay home, save your pennies, and reassess your priorities.
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