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The past few years I've just texted my friends where I'll be (usually a bar) and to come and go as they please. I don't like planning a big todo or making a big todo for my bd. And this seems to be the sweet spot for me. I get to hang with my friends and get free drinks and just chill.
Apr 1, 2024
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š§Itās usually my favorite bar and peeps drop in and out over several hours. Itās a good time and low effort.
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š„Start slower, alternate your drinks (I would avoid beer to start because it will feel heavy in your body all day) with water, and try to keep a couple pubs with kitchens on your crawl/party list.
I would keep my makeup light/nonexistent (lipstain, mascara?) so that as youāre sweating and having a good time, you donāt have to worry about touching up or waking up with clogged pores the next dayā the worst way to start a morning after is feeling like your skin is sticky and covered in last nightās cosmetics.
I might also wear a romper/overallsā dress for comfort, and dress in a way that you feel good letting loose and donāt have to worry about losing a sweater as you get hot, or having another eager partier reach for your skirt without thinking. I would schedule check ins with your friendsā just a quick āwe got in at four, meet in the living room/at the bar at 5:30,ā that way you can wander off a little but you know youāre looking out for each other, and then set phone alarms. And have fun! Youāre in your third year, you have a sense of how you like to drink, youāve planned well and youāre going to have so so much fun!
Mar 12, 2024
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šøonly get one drink and stay for hours. no activity just vibes. bonus points if itās already late when you get there
Nov 13, 2024
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EMOJIāNo rules. Express yourself.
ANTI-RECS: They exist and they are valid recs. "Anti-Rec: _____" clearly communicates this is something best avoided. But a better way format this type of Rec is to use a modifier or verb that flows with "I recommend _____." Ex. I recommend... Not Eating Tacks, Avoiding Area X, Leaving Off the Anchovies, etc.ā(Formatting Anti-Recs this way first recommended by tyler the Creator)
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BODYāProvide more context. Narrow the recommendation field. Add relevant links. Remember, the Ask goes in the Title š
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ANSWERING AN ASKāRecs on Asks can break style as dictated by the Ask. If the Ask is looking for Recs, give Recs following style. If it's asking for opinions, give your opinion. Asking for links? Give links! Respond however you would respond some someone IRL. Asks start a conversation so you can be more conversational. But keep in mind that these Recs will appear in the main feed. So where you can maintain Rec style, do so.
Example: WHATāS YOUR CURRENT LETTERBOXD TOP 4?
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DISCLAIMER: This is a living community document! These are only my recommendations for a foundation. Debate and Discussion of proper style are Encouraged. Any editions and changes to the PI.FYI STYLE GUIDE will be notated with attribution.
Changelog: 07.26.2024āClarified a Rec is not limited to one recommendation. Recs can recommend multiple things. Thanks to shegoestoanotherschool for identifying the issue. / Added guidance for Anti-Rec format. 02.11.2025āMoved SpongeBob Bubble Blowing Technique video link from the top level into the body ("some pointers") so the embed wouldn't override the High Quality instructional graphic.
