Tips For a Good Night Out

Last Updated on Monday, 15 March 2010 14:33

Attention: open in a new window.

You've got a big night planned and you and your mates are ready to go! Here are some things to keep in mind while you're out partying...

Stick together

You love your mates (most of the time!) so when you're drinking, stick together and look out for each other. It's best if someone in the team isn't going to get too wrecked and they can keep an eye out for the rest.

Share a taxi

If you don't want to disturb anyone else (i.e. sleepy Mum or Dad, angry older brother...) put some cash aside for a taxi home (in ya shoe is a good safe spot where you won't spend it). If you share, you can save some cash as well.

Going it alone

This is probably not such a crash hot idea. If you have to walk home, try to walk with a friend. Don't let your friends wander off by themselves either, especially if they are less than on to it.

Watch your drinks

More frequently we are hearing about drink spiking going on in bars and clubs, so make sure you watch your drink being poured, don't accept drinks from strangers, and don't leave your drink unattended.

And remember

Drinking alcohol is your choice, and if you don't want to drink no one can make you! (Click here to see our section on peer pressure) If you do decide to drink, you can choose to make it a good experience or a bad one. Sometimes, less is more. Have a few, feel good, but not out of control. Listen to your body and think about your own limit - and tomorrow morning!