Comments on: The Case for Drinking http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/ Front Line Marketing with a Touch of Sarcasm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:52:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Scott Monty http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4444 Scott Monty Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:20:49 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4444 Ah yes, alcohol. The lubricant to social intercourse. Excellent points, Mr. Wall. In certain literary circles I've run in, we always admire the person who still can be the wittiest after 5 rounds. The same clearly applies to business. I'll leave with these words from Dorothy Parker, one of the original members of the legendary and almost constantly soused Algonquin Round Table: I love to have a martini, Two at the very most. Three, I'm under the table, Four, I'm under the host. Ah yes, alcohol. The lubricant to social intercourse. Excellent points, Mr. Wall. In certain literary circles I’ve run in, we always admire the person who still can be the wittiest after 5 rounds. The same clearly applies to business.

I’ll leave with these words from Dorothy Parker, one of the original members of the legendary and almost constantly soused Algonquin Round Table:
I love to have a martini,
Two at the very most.
Three, I’m under the table,
Four, I’m under the host.

]]> By: Jen White http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4443 Jen White Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:06:32 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4443 More advice from another woman--eat something either starchy or with some protein in it before you start drinking. (Personal favorites include cheese/nuts, that sort of thing.) The frightful thing about happy hours and the like is that you are usually on a near-empty tummy, and that's when the beverages go straight to your noggin. More advice from another woman–eat something either starchy or with some protein in it before you start drinking. (Personal favorites include cheese/nuts, that sort of thing.) The frightful thing about happy hours and the like is that you are usually on a near-empty tummy, and that’s when the beverages go straight to your noggin.

]]> By: John http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4437 John Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:38:28 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4437 Yeah... Making out on the dance floor - very bad. I have a post about that that I can run soon b/c the statute of limitations is about to expire... Yeah… Making out on the dance floor – very bad. I have a post about that that I can run soon b/c the statute of limitations is about to expire…

]]> By: Sarah Wurrey http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4431 Sarah Wurrey Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:54:42 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4431 Very interesting topic, with PodCamp on the horizon. As someone who thoroughly enjoys networking over beverages, I can chime in from the women's point of view: * Drinking with men is hard. Because men metabolize differently (that is, women get drunk quicker), and they are "impressed" when a woman can "keep up" with them. * Doug is right, hydration is key, and I think this is especially true for women. * Other women can be just as hard to drink with as men, in terms of a "keeping up" standpoint, and I think we're more susceptible to the pressure factor in social drinking. * Not to sound all 19th century or anything, but we women have our "virtues" to protect. That is, don't, don't, don't, get drunk and make out with a colleague. Don't make out with anyone. This isn't college, and no one wants to see that. Learn from Elaine Benes. My advice is similar to yours; professional drinking situations can be fun and an opportunity to get to know your contacts in another setting, so long as no one pukes on anyone's shoes or makes a pass at anyone's wife. And if you find yourself a bit tiddly, perhaps just find someone drunker than you and stand next to them, you'll look good by comparison. (Haha..) Very interesting topic, with PodCamp on the horizon. As someone who thoroughly enjoys networking over beverages, I can chime in from the women’s point of view:

* Drinking with men is hard. Because men metabolize differently (that is, women get drunk quicker), and they are “impressed” when a woman can “keep up” with them.

* Doug is right, hydration is key, and I think this is especially true for women.

* Other women can be just as hard to drink with as men, in terms of a “keeping up” standpoint, and I think we’re more susceptible to the pressure factor in social drinking.

* Not to sound all 19th century or anything, but we women have our “virtues” to protect. That is, don’t, don’t, don’t, get drunk and make out with a colleague. Don’t make out with anyone. This isn’t college, and no one wants to see that. Learn from Elaine Benes.

My advice is similar to yours; professional drinking situations can be fun and an opportunity to get to know your contacts in another setting, so long as no one pukes on anyone’s shoes or makes a pass at anyone’s wife. And if you find yourself a bit tiddly, perhaps just find someone drunker than you and stand next to them, you’ll look good by comparison.

(Haha..)

]]> By: Doug Haslam http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4430 Doug Haslam Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:35:57 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4430 My drinking rule: Scotch and Water, but not at the same time. i.e., hydrate. I disagree about being discreet ordering tonic or seltzer. No shame in hydrating between rounds (the better to be last person standing) or not drinking at all). Yes, I too have given this way to much thought My drinking rule: Scotch and Water, but not at the same time.
i.e., hydrate.
I disagree about being discreet ordering tonic or seltzer. No shame in hydrating between rounds (the better to be last person standing) or not drinking at all).

Yes, I too have given this way to much thought

]]> By: John http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4403 John Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:47:37 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4403 Alyssa - I'd be interested in hearing that, from the male side there's no difference - regardless of sex, others are more open when they drink. One of the major differences I know if is that many women I used to know would never pay for drinks - impossible for a guy under most situations. Jeff - I agree with the scouting trip, but another cardinal rule of the Rat Pack is arrive late and leave early - no exceptions. Alyssa – I’d be interested in hearing that, from the male side there’s no difference – regardless of sex, others are more open when they drink. One of the major differences I know if is that many women I used to know would never pay for drinks – impossible for a guy under most situations.

Jeff – I agree with the scouting trip, but another cardinal rule of the Rat Pack is arrive late and leave early – no exceptions.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4395 Jeff Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:29:16 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4395 Finally, the first google ad below THIS comment as I type is "Alcohol Drink Recipe" and the link goes to FineLiving.com. Where's the link for AA? Finally, the first google ad below THIS comment as I type is “Alcohol Drink Recipe” and the link goes to FineLiving.com.

Where’s the link for AA?

]]> By: Jeff http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4394 Jeff Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:28:02 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4394 Impressions make or break you in marketing and creative services because the community is so small. As you said, the goal is to be seen as one of the gang without making waves WHILE being generous. I love the idea of arriving early. Nothing prepares you more for an evening than a good scouting trip. You'd do the same thing for a job interview - e.g. find the building before the day you have to arrive...why wouldn't you scout the area before you're meeting with prospective important people? The spitting the shot in the bottle trick is tough because of the loud "Yargghs" that are shared when people slam the shot glass down, but the rest seems doable. BTW - If there's a tasty Hefeweizen at the Seaport, I'll try to find you before 200 others get to you John. Further, I've decided not to bring give-aways this year. I think Podcamp is going to be a great value for the info offered and the relationships I should be able to initiate. Thanks for your hard work - and best to your coffee cohort - in putting this event together. Impressions make or break you in marketing and creative services because the community is so small. As you said, the goal is to be seen as one of the gang without making waves WHILE being generous.

I love the idea of arriving early. Nothing prepares you more for an evening than a good scouting trip. You’d do the same thing for a job interview – e.g. find the building before the day you have to arrive…why wouldn’t you scout the area before you’re meeting with prospective important people?

The spitting the shot in the bottle trick is tough because of the loud “Yargghs” that are shared when people slam the shot glass down, but the rest seems doable.

BTW – If there’s a tasty Hefeweizen at the Seaport, I’ll try to find you before 200 others get to you John.

Further, I’ve decided not to bring give-aways this year. I think Podcamp is going to be a great value for the info offered and the relationships I should be able to initiate.

Thanks for your hard work – and best to your coffee cohort – in putting this event together.

]]> By: Alyssa http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4391 Alyssa Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:07:02 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4391 I'll have to do a little thinking around this topic, because I'm pretty sure the rules that women use are a little different. I do implement the buddy-system early, even when I don't know a soul. I’ll have to do a little thinking around this topic, because I’m pretty sure the rules that women use are a little different. I do implement the buddy-system early, even when I don’t know a soul.

]]> By: Mike Maddaloni http://www.roninmarketeer.com/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4388 Mike Maddaloni Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:52:43 +0000 http://www.themshow.com/wordpress/2007/10/19/the-case-for-drinking/#comment-4388 "I’ve been drinking professionally for years...," truer words have never been spoken! As much as people will think this is awkward, it is the truth - you need to be fully prepared for what you do at a networking event, and drinking is one of them. I would add 2 things - hold your drink in your left hand (so you're not shaking with a cold hand) and bring a small bottle of spring water. Why the latter? At one networking event I went to here in Chicago the bar was jammed, and getting a drink was nearly impossible. As I was talking a lot, my mouth went dry - not good. mp/m “I’ve been drinking professionally for years…,” truer words have never been spoken!

As much as people will think this is awkward, it is the truth – you need to be fully prepared for what you do at a networking event, and drinking is one of them. I would add 2 things – hold your drink in your left hand (so you’re not shaking with a cold hand) and bring a small bottle of spring water. Why the latter? At one networking event I went to here in Chicago the bar was jammed, and getting a drink was nearly impossible. As I was talking a lot, my mouth went dry – not good.

mp/m

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