Sending a Drink to Someone…Do People Still Do That?
One movie I always seem to enjoy is Hitch with Will Smith. Call me whatever you want but there is something about that movie that tugs at my heart strings and makes me smile and laugh. One of my favorite scenes from the movie was when Will Smith was first introduced to his “love interest” Sarah. If you remember the scene properly another guy bought a drink for Sarah however, it was the wrong one. He bought her an Apple Martini (probably figuring she was drinking one b/c she was a girl). Will Smith (Hitch) however, paid attention to the details, asked the bartender what she was drinking and brought over the correct drink – Grey Goose Martini, Dirty.
So the question is, do people still send drinks over? Does someone say to the bartender “I will have another, and send one to the cute guy across the bar with the scarf?” I hope the answer is yes. As cheesy as it may be, if it is done on those very rare occasions then it can be quite classy and unique. Sure, you can walk up to someone, introduce yourself and offer to buy a drink but there is still something special about sending a drink across the bar and seeing the look of surprise on the persons face.
What are the rules?
1. Make sure the person is single. Nothing can be more embarrassing then sending a drink across the bar to someone you are interested in and then see them pass it along to their significant other.
2. Make sure you SEND THE DRINK THEY ARE DRINKING! All you have to do is pay attention to details and if you do that, you will send the right drink. If you can’t figure out what they are drinking; ASK THE BARTENDER!
3. Don’t think that just because you bought them a drink they now have to come over. Give them a quick smile maybe a nod and continue on conversation with your friends. Don’t feel that just because you bought them a drink that they OWE you something. They owe you nothing. You bought the drink to be sweet and kind and leave it at that. If they happen to come over and talk to you then all the better.
4. To piggyback on number 3. Let them come over to you! Don’t go chasing after them, it is rather sad.
So next time you are out and want to start conversation with someone, perhaps be a bit old fashioned and send a drink over. Maybe…just maybe someone will send one to you and maybe..just maybe, it will a Twink that will buy YOU a drink 
