A Teetotaller Really Is The Fly On The Wall!

For a teetotaller, parties do have a different slant.

Often it only takes a second to see those interesting happenings. A casual caress that shouldn't be, someone walking as if he was fighting his way across a ship in a storm or a suddenly brave guy attempting to chat up someone.

Sometimes the only form of entertainment for the designated driver is to look around and watch the people and that is when the fun starts!

If you take the time, you can almost second guess the lines of social dialogue being exchanged. The best seats in the house, are the ones close to the bar area. That's the natural habitat for all singles.

Watching the mating dance, which frankly never changes ( and I admit that I have danced it in the past ), makes an evening of not drinking rather enjoyable. I don't know if the men are braver than normal because they are in a group, or if it can be put down to the added alcohol. Regardless, as soon as a pretty gal walks in front of them, a chain reaction occurs:

1. There is always the one guy stating the obvious: " Wow, check out the hottie at 6 / 9 / or 12 o'clock ".
2. The heads pop up.
3. The backs straighten up.
4. The stomachs get sucked in.
5. The hair styles get adjusted.
6. And lastly, large sips get taken.

Women also have their tricks, but they do seem a bit more subtle.

1. A pause in their stride to check a non-existent text message.
2. Having an unlit cigarette in your hand and searching for a lighter ( for as long as it takes to be noticed ). By the way, this is almost a gift to men as it makes the chat-up much easier.
3. A slight stumble near enough for an gallant arm to give steady support.

At most parties there are several sub-plots on the go at any and all times. Being one of the non-drinkers, is like an entry ticket to view them all...

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