I've been writing about spirits, cocktails and bars since 2006 and during that time I've attended several spirit launch (and re-launch) events. Figure on average about seven a year.
In that time I've learned from my mistakes and the mistakes of others.
So, I've come up with some basic rules for you to follow if you find yourself attending a Spirit Launch Party.
Rule #1 for attending a Spirit Launch Party.
Stock up on singles & 20's. Be prepared to tip everybody.
The thinking behind this is simple - 5's & 10's make you look like a hipster piker. Also, do you want to be that person who asks for change of a 5 dollar bill or the guy who doesn't tip at all??
Rule #2
A.B.C.
ALWAYS BE CLOSING!
Bring plenty of business cards. Be prepared to get a ton. Bring 2 cardholders.
Rule #3
Dress like you mean business.
3.1) Men: Clean Shirt with a nice tie and jacket.
3.2) Ladies: Yeah, I'm not going to tell you how to dress.
Rule #4
Learn how to spot the sloppy drunks.
Glossy eyes lack of balance. They will spill a drink on your nice outfit (see Rule #3) and blame you.
Rule #5
If there is a band and they are on a break. Buy them a round.
5.1) Who knows, one day you might be able to say 'I knew them when...'
Rule#6
Never act like you are in a club. Two words: BOTTLE SERVICE.
Two more words: OH HELLA FRICKING NO!
Rule#7
Drink some water! Can't stress that enough
Rule#8
Never assume they will serve food. Eat before you go.
Rule#9
When you start drinking know when to finish.
Rule#10
Always have a exit plan and a back up ready to go.
Rule#11
Don't be that guy. If you are over 40 don't hit on a 25-year-old girl.
SIDE NOTE: This rule only applies to men. Cougars, GO FOR IT! RIDE' EM COWGIRL!
Rule#12
Plan on getting home late.
Rule#13
Drink water. Drunks don't close.
Rule#14Anything that happens at a launch event STAYS at a launch event. IT NEVER HAPPENED!
Last rule of attending any launch event.
Rule # 15 Bring it! Own it! Work it like your rent depends on it. Cause it does
In that time I've learned from my mistakes and the mistakes of others.
So, I've come up with some basic rules for you to follow if you find yourself attending a Spirit Launch Party.
Rule #1 for attending a Spirit Launch Party.
Stock up on singles & 20's. Be prepared to tip everybody.
The thinking behind this is simple - 5's & 10's make you look like a hipster piker. Also, do you want to be that person who asks for change of a 5 dollar bill or the guy who doesn't tip at all??
Rule #2
A.B.C.
Bring plenty of business cards. Be prepared to get a ton. Bring 2 cardholders.
Rule #3
Dress like you mean business.
3.1) Men: Clean Shirt with a nice tie and jacket.
3.2) Ladies: Yeah, I'm not going to tell you how to dress.
Rule #4
Learn how to spot the sloppy drunks.
Glossy eyes lack of balance. They will spill a drink on your nice outfit (see Rule #3) and blame you.
Rule #5
If there is a band and they are on a break. Buy them a round.
5.1) Who knows, one day you might be able to say 'I knew them when...'
Rule#6
Never act like you are in a club. Two words: BOTTLE SERVICE.
Two more words: OH HELLA FRICKING NO!
Rule#7
Drink some water! Can't stress that enough
Rule#8
Never assume they will serve food. Eat before you go.
Rule#9
When you start drinking know when to finish.
Rule#10
Always have a exit plan and a back up ready to go.
Rule#11
Don't be that guy. If you are over 40 don't hit on a 25-year-old girl.
SIDE NOTE: This rule only applies to men. Cougars, GO FOR IT! RIDE' EM COWGIRL!
Rule#12
Plan on getting home late.
Rule#13
Drink water. Drunks don't close.
Rule#14Anything that happens at a launch event STAYS at a launch event. IT NEVER HAPPENED!
Last rule of attending any launch event.
Rule # 15 Bring it! Own it! Work it like your rent depends on it. Cause it does
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