> "Saul also had a network of a few locations he frequented where he knew the people and the staff. At any social gathering, Saul would work to navigate the group to these 'safe' territories, where he would then be in control of the situation."
Honestly, if you don't have a list of these places in your back pocket (or your noggin), you're doing it wrong. Having your "regular" place is incredibly valuable when you're trying to make a good impression on new people - not only does is communicate a sense of worth (you know the chef?!) but also because it's a known quantity (you know you can get a table, you know the menu so nobody will be left out awkwardly, etc).
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> "Saul also had a network of a few locations he frequented where he knew the people and the staff. At any social gathering, Saul would work to navigate the group to these 'safe' territories, where he would then be in control of the situation."
Honestly, if you don't have a list of these places in your back pocket (or your noggin), you're doing it wrong. Having your "regular" place is incredibly valuable when you're trying to make a good impression on new people - not only does is communicate a sense of worth (you know the chef?!) but also because it's a known quantity (you know you can get a table, you know the menu so nobody will be left out awkwardly, etc).