Tips For A Successful Night Out Partying

Packing and preparing well for a night out is a great start. Think about what you want to take and how you’re going to look after it while you’re out. Here are some tips:

• Pack only what you need. You don’t want to be lugging extra stuff around that you don’t need, and it just means more stuff to look after instead of enjoying yourself. So keep any items you don’t need at home and just take the essentials.
• Get your charge on. Make sure you’ve got a full charge on your phone before you head out so you can keep in contact with your friends and call a taxi for a ride home if need be.
• Sober driver or taxi? Know how you’re getting to and from the clubs. Do you have a responsible sober driver? Or are you going to grab a taxi there and back? Don’t leave it up to maybe’s. If you’re getting a cab, make sure you’ve got the number saved in your phone.

You’ve arrived! No doubt you’re ready to groove, but keep in mind these tips:

• Be drink-aware. Always keep an eye on your drink and don’t put it down anywhere, even if you’re just going to the toilet. Even soft drinks can be spiked and it can happen in a blink of an eye.
• Safety in numbers. Don’t lose sight of your friends. Make sure you all know where each other are and if you do end up losing each other, set a meeting point before hand.
• Keys please. It may be a pain to carry your keys around, but having a jangle of keys in your bag can come in handy. If you’re down a dingy alleyway or withdrawing money from an ATM and feel uncomfortable, place one key between each finger and clench those key chains tight in your palm – hello Wolverine.
• Keep your bag on you. Keep your bag and personal items on you at all times, the clubs and town are a breeding ground for thieves. Remember, if you have contents insurance with State, your stuff is covered inside and outside of the house, so if something does happen to it, we’ll get you sorted.