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post #16 of 30
1/17/09 at 4:49pm
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Originally Posted by SField View Post
The social scene in NYC involves things like the opening of the met, the hamptons, st. barts, big money fundraisers and private events, which usually mean you have to be shelling out a huge amount of money.

There's more than one "social scene" in NYC (or in Boston I would assume). The one you mentions sucks ass.
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post #17 of 30
1/17/09 at 4:54pm
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Originally Posted by Fuuma View Post
There's more than one "social scene" in NYC (or in Boston I would assume). The one you mentions sucks ass.

Really? It sucks? Gee golly gosh! I can't darn well believe it! Thanks mister, you sure did set me straight!!!
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post #18 of 30
1/17/09 at 4:59pm
Woody,

What exactly do you mean by social scene? Are you looking for friends to hit up bars/restaurants/plays with? Are you looking to "make it" past the "velvet rope" into the inner-circle of "exclusive New York City socialites" and party with models and B-list celebrities?

Kind of two different ways to get there, depending on the destination, you dig?
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post #19 of 30
1/17/09 at 5:28pm
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Originally Posted by MetroStyles View Post
Woody,

What exactly do you mean by social scene? Are you looking for friends to hit up bars/restaurants/plays with? Are you looking to "make it" past the "velvet rope" into the inner-circle of "exclusive New York City socialites" and party with models and B-list celebrities?

Kind of two different ways to get there, depending on the destination, you dig?

Honestly, I know those two options are like apples and oranges. I'd be happy to do the regular bar/club scene, but getting past the velvet rope wouldnt be too shabby either.
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post #20 of 30
1/17/09 at 5:30pm
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Originally Posted by WoodyStylee View Post
Honestly, I know those two options are like apples and oranges. I'd be happy to do the regular bar/club scene, but getting past the velvet rope wouldnt be too shabby either.

Well then, just go out of your way to become buddy-buddy with promoters or people who know promoters. It's a whole scene - once you know one, you meet more. I'm not into that, but if you are, it's all about the promoters.
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post #21 of 30
1/17/09 at 6:28pm
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Originally Posted by WoodyStylee View Post
Honestly, I know those two options are like apples and oranges. I'd be happy to do the regular bar/club scene, but getting past the velvet rope wouldnt be too shabby either.

What's the point? You'll never really be one of them. And unless you have the money to do the hamptons and st.barts thing, you'll always just be an outsider. This is such a douchey thread.
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post #22 of 30
1/17/09 at 6:39pm
To be 'behind the velvet rope' (gayest expression ever) costs an unbelievable amount of money. If you have that, then why are you asking about how to do it. In fact, why are you asking for advice on how to be social if you have any interpersonal skills at all? You want to be Van Wilder but you can't find friends in New York City?
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post #23 of 30
1/17/09 at 7:09pm
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Originally Posted by WoodyStylee View Post
My reason isn't to join the cast of 'The City', or anything close to it . I just dont know anyone in NYC, and think it would be a great way to meet new people. I know Boston doesnt even compare to NYC, but I met a lot of cool people and I would like to follow suit in new york.

Its kind of hard to word this without sounding gay, but i really need to meet some potential wingmen. Anyone can go to a bar and meet a bunch of chicks, but its kind of awkward to do that with guys.
http://www.nyclair.com/

Good luck with this. Some of the wingmen you find in there dedicate a good amount of their time in learning how to pick up the socialite type of skanks.
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post #24 of 30
1/17/09 at 8:28pm
You can also be an outrageous homosexual a la Patrick MacDonald.
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post #25 of 30
1/17/09 at 10:35pm
As everyone else has said.. since you weren't born into and, presumably, you're not famous.... you're going to have to buy your way in. I suggest using Amex or some such concierge service to get yourself some VIP tix to some major events. Then, hire a high priced escort. Have her flirt with several of the rich and powerful men at the events. They won't really give a rat's ass about you, but they'll want you around so they can stare at your "wife's" tits. If that doesn't sound attractive to you.. I suggest you find a nice neighborhood bar, sit down during a Knicks or Rangers game and buy a round of beers for the other guys at the bar. It will probably be much cheaper and more enjoyable in the long run.
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post #26 of 30
1/18/09 at 4:31am
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Originally Posted by SField View Post
Really? It sucks? Gee golly gosh! I can't darn well believe it! Thanks mister, you sure did set me straight!!!
Just wanted to make sure the OP didn't want to jump into that, although the results could be hilarious (sorry if you were just trying to get a dumb "I got rejected by wasps thread", that would have been awesome)... As for people who think buying your way into things is the only way (not talking about Hampton-central here but clubs/whatev) HAHAHAHAHAHA.
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post #27 of 30
1/18/09 at 5:15pm
If you want to make friends and find a wingman....

Join some form of athletic league at Chelsea Piers (for example). There you will make some friends and can plant the seed of a social network. I think your best bet is to take your time and make a few friends... and meet new friends from those friends, etc..

The key is to get yourself into a social situation where you can be in a room with a large number of people. From there you work the room and get to know many people. Of those people, there will be a subset of people that you can keep in touch with. And of those people, there can potentially be a wingman.

Also... make sure and educate yourself about current events and other misc knowledge (read the new york times and new yorker, for example). It is much easier to break into a new social group when you have some knowledge in common.

I tend to pay attention to the moves of the Mets, Yankees, Giants, Jets, etc... for the specific reason of having some subject matter to use in finding common ground with my fellow New Yorkers. Also, you would be suprised as to how many attractive NYC women like the Yankees or Mets.


my $.02

also... i am not sure if i answered your question directly... but i think you should focus on building a social network here in NYC. All the party invitations will follow.
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post #28 of 30
1/18/09 at 7:27pm
Co-workers are usually your best bet when you first move. There must be some guys you work with that like to go out...
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post #29 of 30
1/18/09 at 7:51pm
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Originally Posted by Mauro View Post
i meet people in nYC ALL the time its almost impossible not to make a friend/ acquantence( sp)
I find the people of NYC to be very freindly and its not just because I am in the fashion industry which is a HUGE plus being a straight male....like shooting fish in a barrel.

So true. This city is so much nicer than people make it out to be.
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post #30 of 30
1/19/09 at 12:12am
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Originally Posted by JSC4President View Post
If you want to make friends and find a wingman....

Join some form of athletic league at Chelsea Piers (for example). There you will make some friends and can plant the seed of a social network. I think your best bet is to take your time and make a few friends... and meet new friends from those friends, etc..

The key is to get yourself into a social situation where you can be in a room with a large number of people. From there you work the room and get to know many people. Of those people, there will be a subset of people that you can keep in touch with. And of those people, there can potentially be a wingman.

Also... make sure and educate yourself about current events and other misc knowledge (read the new york times and new yorker, for example). It is much easier to break into a new social group when you have some knowledge in common.

I tend to pay attention to the moves of the Mets, Yankees, Giants, Jets, etc... for the specific reason of having some subject matter to use in finding common ground with my fellow New Yorkers. Also, you would be suprised as to how many attractive NYC women like the Yankees or Mets.


my $.02

also... i am not sure if i answered your question directly... but i think you should focus on building a social network here in NYC. All the party invitations will follow.

Or maybe the're just pretending to because they outnumber men and most men like sports? Just a thought.
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