Guys, you need to understand that not all of us come from similar backgrounds. So it's really adolescent for us to expect our peers to be conventional whenever we feel the need. By nature, I'm extremely flexible, mainly because I want the people around me to be comfortable.
This past weekend my friends and I went out. A good time for me means good company, good food and great wine.I knew where I wanted to be, but for the sake of the group, seeing as I was clearly out numbered, I let the girls have their way.
The single thought that bugged me, was the fact that we live in town but had to go all the way to ekasi to have a good time...They had convinced me and there was no going back.
Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with enjoying myself ekasi but this was a tavarn! A drinking hole far out of my social grooming. I really didn't care if the Pope himself had a few odd drinks in this place! I didn't undertand what type of patrons where accepted here. Every bone in me was ready to give in and hit the floor, but my curiosity got the better of me.
We got ourselves a table and quietly ordered our drinks, we didn't want to attract attention but with those outfits: we were open to the elements. We were harrassed by old dodgey looking men, ice grilled by women who had the insane idea we were after their dodgey men. I left my seat , which I had to balance with a piece of cardboard, for two seconds to find a possible suitor awaiting me. The ladies drink of choice, amstel.
I thought I should wait this one out, as much as I felt like running out those doors, I wanted to have a little chuckle while my brat pack squirmed. It took 45min for someone to suggest that we should leave. I was more than relieved but I wished for us to linger a little longer, after they dragged me to this place, I wanted them to suffer.
So as a favour to my TVSA bloggers I have come up with my own solutions to the 'Stuck in the Tavarn Trivia':
1. Tiolet trauma: whatever you do never, ever, ever, use the tiolet. If you really have to, ask yourself how much you value your health?
2. When it pours you get muddy shoes: Choose your attire carefully. Remember those jelly babies you wore in primary school? Now is a time to give them a good wipe!
3. Secure-right-here: Hon, there is no security, bring your own or go home!
4. MVG: There may not be a VIP, but just make sure your table is fully decked and you will remain' the most valued guest'.
5. Be a class act: Play nice, get along with other patrons. Talk as loud as them, drink as much as them, after all you are here for a commom reason.
The final and probably most important...
6. 'What you say bout my mama?': You will not be allowed to leave unless you pick a fight. Now don't go all macho on me, be very selective. A weakling will have to do, YOU ARE NO HERO, and have no previous experience.