Single in the Suburbs: Get Ready for Thanksgiving Eve

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Not only can you guarantee that every bar will be packed, but you can also be sure that you will see that random kid from high school, who barely said 2 words to you back then, but suddenly is very talkative now and is even so bold as to vainly suggest you meet up again, one-on-one, for a drink some time. “It’s been forever!” he says. Really? Forever? What about that time you made fun of me with your friend for getting an A on a test? Or that time you borrowed my pencil and never gave it back? Now you want to get together??

Isaac Newtons, a popular local bar for celebrating Thanksgiving Eve

What I loved even more was going out with my best friend from high school, seeing people we graduated with and getting the reply, “Wait, you went to our school..?” I know I wasn’t very popular, but really?

I’m not opposed to seeing people from high school. I actually find it pretty entertaining. Whether you like it or not, here are some ways to handle this crazy “reunion” evening, should you go out.

1. Get there early. Things will get crowded starting around 10pm.

2. Wear something you would want an ex to see you in. Hey, maybe some of you don’t care, but if I’m going to be seeing half of my high school graduating class, I want to make sure I look as awesome as I possibly can. But that’s just me.

3. Make small talk with old classmates. You never know! Yes, some of these people may not have gotten very far, but coming from similar backgrounds, you can be sure that a funny story will come out or who knows? Maybe you’ll make a surprising connection or rekindle a flame? In any case, it’s great networking!

4. Always have a drink in hand. Whether you drink alcohol or not (or you’re the DD!), having something in your hand helps make things a little less awkward, at least that’s what I’ve found. If you’re not drinking, order a soda with a lime. This is a tip from a friend – it makes it look like it’s alcoholic and will prevent people from “pressuring you” into getting “just one!”

5. Have a wing(wo)man. Preferably someone else from high school that you still talk to or are still friends with. This way, when you run into old classmates, you can gossip about them later. 😉

Popular Bucks County Thanksgiving Eve Bars: