When we met in New York City, nobody gave us a second look.
Out on the Island, we definitely looked conspicuous among the suburbanites. Apparently on LI the presence of several attractive females in one place is an unusual event. In NYC, every bar is packed with world-class beauties -- plus in NYC, people know to mind their own business.
The particular party crasher we had was devoid of any kind of social grace or class. He tried to worm and insinuate his way in. Definitely a bad vibe. He was the kind of guy who would make people feel uncomfortable anywhere. He acted sneaky and came on in an underhanded way to everyone there.
I don't actually think moving the venue would make any difference. This guy was simply bad news and happened to be in the bar. Nobody else in the place had a problem or showed undue interest.
I think you can run into jerks anywhere. And the fact is, we're not doing anything wrong. We're hanging in a bar with friends, members of a private social club. Our meetings are by invitation only.
I wouldn't worry unduly about an ill-mannered guy who goes through life weirding people out.
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