14 signs you're definitely the grandma of your friendship group
Right, 9pm, night guys! Try to keep the music down
The music's too loud and you've just yawned for the third time since walking through the bar door. These are classic signs that you might just be the grandma of your friendship group... Do you know someone in your group of friends who that fits these characteristics? Here are some more signs that you might be the grandma in your group.
1) Friends rely on you for the emergency treasures in your handbag.
Hair grips, safety pin, paracetamol, sewing kit, tape measure, plasters… it’s all there. You never know what you’ll need in an emergency.
2) They all come to you for your sound reasoning and advice.
Plus, you don’t mince your words. Tell it like it is Grandma!
3) It gets harder and harder to stay up to date with celebrity gossip.
They are dating! What!?
4) You would rather call than text.
Nothing beats a real conversation.
5) You just can’t handle heels like you used to (if you ever could!)
Nice pair of flats – comfy and practical.
6) Your idea of a perfect evening with your friends is a catch up and a brew.
You just love a good cup of tea.
7) They have to keep you up to date with all the apps.
Tinder? Be careful where you swipe!
8) Your girls holiday/day trip to a new city is planned to the second.
After all, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”
9) On said holiday/day trip, you are the one clutching the map.
“If we get split up…this is our meeting point! Do not forget it!”
10) You just love a bit of crafts.
Pass me those knitting needles.
11) If you’re going to drink, you’d rather have something with a bit of quality.
“Whisky and ginger please, Mr Barkeep.”
12) You always carry emergency clothing.
Just in case the weather changes...
13) When your friends do convince you to have a night out… the music is just TOO LOUD!!
"Turn it down!"
14) Come half past 10…there’s nowhere like your own bed.
Oh well, at least you tried!
However, if you can't relate to any of these you might prefer a night out! In which case check out some ways to make your good night out a great night!
Now have a look at 6 night out hacks that'll upgrade your night
1. Use deodorant or talc in your shoes
Sometimes the best looking shoes hurt our feet A LOT and there's nothing worse than hobbling around all evening.
So here's a tip, try putting roll on deodorant on your feet or a little bit of talc in your shoes. This will help reduce friction and help you stop suffering from painful feet!
2. Leave your purse at home
We don't need to take everything on a night out, which means it's time to leave the big handbag and purse at home.
Instead, use your phone to make contactless payments or get a phone case which has space for keys and cash too. Plus, the less you're carrying means the less chance you'll lose things on a night out.
3. Book ahead
Having to cut short a night out to make a dash for the train isn't fun, especially when you're having the best night and everyone else is having fun.
So instead, plan ahead and book a hotel so you can enjoy the full night with your mates.
4. Get yourself on the guest list
Waiting in a queue to get into a club is not much fun, it's cold, there's no bar and you can't dance!
Instead call the bar or club beforehand and ask to be put on the guest list. It means you don't have to queue and (the best bit) a lot of places will do this for free!
5. Drink green tea before you head out
It might not sound like something you'd usually do before heading out, but drinking a green tea is good if you've got garlic breath.
The antioxidants kill the microbes that lead to having a breath that would scare away vampires. So put down the mints, pick up the green tea and worry no more.
6. Pick a drink and STICK to it!
Cocktails in one bar, wine in the next, mixing drinks leads to an awful hangover. So try sticking to one drink and even try drinking water in between.
The benefits? You'll spend a lot less, you'll be able to party longer and you reduce the horrendous hangover the next day.
If you fancy a night in then turn on Northsound 1.
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