You ordered drinks all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson’s tips for a night out on the town, from the secret of getting served quickly at the bar to whether it’s okay to kiss in a taxi…
Do you feel invisible at the bar during a night out?
Do you wonder if it’s okay to look at your phone during a movie?
If so, then read on, because here we present a taste of advice etiquette expert William Hanson who offers great nights on the town in his new book Help I Sexted My Boss – A Hilarious Guide To Avoiding Life’s Awkward Moments, co -authored by Jordan North.
He addresses the above issues and more with his co-author.
Read on for more…
In his new book Help I Sexted My Boss, written in collaboration with Jordan North, William Hanson offers tips for great nights on the town
Staff! My buddy never gets a round!
William says: ‘I would make sure they get something to drink first. Let’s just say producer Ben is known for not coming in. The next time we’re out, I’d say, “Ben, it’s your turn first. I’ll have a gin and tonic. Jordan gets a Guinness.” You make sure the round dodger goes first.”
Jordan adds, “You have to call them out or they’ll never learn. I think there should be some sort of searchable online directory for divers.”
Staff! I hate people who use their phones in the theater and cinema!
Willem says: ‘[In the theatre] Of course, if it’s an emergency, it’s fine to check your phone. But if your life is really so hectic that you can’t spend a few hours without your phone, don’t go to the cinema until the pressure is off. Book again!
‘When it comes to cinema etiquette, there is a clear point at which you should put your phones away. It’s okay to casually check your phone while the first set of ads plays. But when the lights dim and the movie trailers start, that’s your cue to put your phone away and enjoy the movie itself.”
Staff! I Sexted My Boss by William Hanson and Jordan North is out now
Staff! I get stage fright in the toilet!
William says: ‘A friend of mine once told me that she also had stage fright. It’s not just for men. There is a state where you are not relaxed. You just can’t go. And women may fear that other people will hear the sound of their urination. Accept that if you have to pee in public, it is generally very difficult.’
Staff! Is it okay to kiss in the backseat of a taxi?
William says: ‘There should be nothing deep and meaningful in a taxi, including kissing. You have to remember that the car is the driver’s space and they won’t take kindly to passengers jumping around excessively. The only time when lips should touch in the back of a car is when you say goodbye to someone.’
Staff! I’m invisible at the bar!
William says, “You have to make eye contact. Show them a nice smile, look friendly and look like a nice person to serve. If you want, and it’s the right kind of bar, you can leave a tip after your first round. When you go back, they will be more attentive and you are much more likely to be served.”
Staff! I sexted my boss by William Hanson and Jordan North is available now (£20/CAN$42.95), published by Penguin Random House. For more information from Mr. Hanson, visit his TikTok And Instagram profiles.