Get a Guy to Buy You a Drink
Do you want to have a girl's night out but hate paying for your own drinks? Getting guys to buy you a drink is a skill that many women consciously work on, a badge of honor. Even if getting a free drink isn't something that stokes your ego, it can be a win-win: You don't have to pay for an overpriced orange juice with a drop of vodka, and he gets to believe that he's made an impression on a pretty girl. Everyone wins!
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Steps
- Make sure your outfit will get you noticed. You need to look your best, so dress in a way that will attract your kind of man. A good pair of stilettos will quite often do the trick as well.
- Choose your venue wisely. Try to find somewhere where the male to female ratio is high.
- Arrive at the right moment. Prime arrival time is when occupants are drunk enough not to be concerned about cash.
- Make your way to a male-populated area close to the bar.
- Approach the bar and buy your first drink. This will allow the males nearby to appreciate your independence. Coyly look at the men as you sip your drink, but don't overdo it - remember your standards.
- Finish your first drink quickly so you can be ready for all the free drinks to come.
- Pay attention. If you see a guy checking you out, make eye contact and pretend you are interested in him.
- Enjoy your night, but do not feel obligated to give your phone number.
- Walk away. After you get the drink and exchanged a few meaningless words, excuse yourself to the restroom and never come back. You can also tell him that he'd better get back to his lady friends. Always thank him for the drink and then walk away.
Tips
- The younger and more attractive the guy, the less likely you are to receive a free drink. Drawbacks do arise when the older and richer man is your drink source. Keep these things in mind.
- If you can't secure the free drinks after your first drink purchase, don't give up. Sometimes you need to buy more than one.
- if you see guys saying 'chug chug', chant along. Tease the guy that he doesn't know how to drink! They'll look at you (especially with your sexy platforms) and tease you like you can't either, so you prove them wrong. Free beer, and probably another free drink after that!
- Always act very cute, with a big smile on your face. Act like you just heard the greatest joke ever, or something (don't laugh though, or people will think you're weird) or act like you're having more fun than you really are this makes it look like you're the life of the party/having a great time, and people will want to share your fun. (sounds too obvious, but it works.)
- If you're lucky enough to be standing next to guys who order a row of strange shots, simply look at the drinks and interject, 'Gross, OMG what is that, blue!? What IS that?' Like you'd never EVER want to try it, but you're mystically fascinated! They will most probably try to force you to take one. If you're really good at acting dumb, you can even do that with a shot of tequila. Like 'Gross, OMG, what is that, clear!? What!?
- If the male does not offer you a drink immediately after walking up to you and insists on dancing, if he is not creepy enough, it might be worth the try. It is almost certain that he will offer to buy you a drink after the dance.
- Don't make it seem like you are begging someone to buy you a drink, always be classy and maintain your dignity. Eye contact tends to work.
- Don't take advantage of anyone- that's just mean.
- There is an end to the fun in this trick.
- Make sure to include your friends if you've secured a drink source. As you are giving your drink order, ask your friends what they would like as well. This sneak attack always works.
- Giggle a bit, but not too much. No more than once or twice. When guys get drunk, their testosterone rises, so they look for a slightly more estrogen vibe than when they're sober. Girly!
- If a guy says hi, say hi back like it's a guy from class, or like that was a really witty hi he just said. 'Oh, Hi!' (big smile, but stay emotionless internally). And don't flirt - be really happy, and that's it. (This is so that even if you're faced with lots of guys at the counter, you can be charming, but never be accused of leading them on!) Sometimes it's effective to say something like, 'Oh my goodness, I swear, I am SO not drinking today. Seriously!' one guy next to you will try to prod you into drinking, like 'Why not? Drink! Bartender, get her a beer'. Fake resistance. If they don't right away, look one in the eye, harmlessly.
- When they offer you the drink, don't act happy for the sake of the drink, act happy that they're conversing with you! This will stop them from thinking that you're just there for the drink, or stop them from trying that stupid thing where they think that you can be bought by a drink. (note: if the guy's weird, don't take the drink. Remember, you can't be bought by a drink! And anyway... it's not about the drink, it's about the game). When they offer, say something like 'Only if you have one, too!! Bartender, two shots please, not one' - they were hoping for fun, give them fun. If they don't want the drink, too late. They bought two. For you! Keep engaging them in your fun though. After a while, when you get bored, (or don't want more drinks) be happy, then say, 'okay, bye!' pat them on the back, then walk off. They won't want to burst that happy bubble, especially if you shared it with them.
Warnings
- Again, do not feel obligated to distribute your phone number.
- There are the chances a guy just wants to buy you drinks to get you drunk and take advantage of you. Always be aware of your surroundings. Make sure the drink is served in front of you and don't leave it unattended at any minute because something can be slipped into the drink. Don't let a guy bring the drink to you, watch the drink the whole time until you receive it.
