First time I have had plates. It's been decent, but I have a few questions.

Usually if I'm at bars at my college plates tend to find me and follow me around the whole night. Sometimes I just wanna talk to my friends/ other people. How do I deal with this?

Two of my plates know eachother pretty well. They are apparently friends just not close or anything. Not sure if they know yet, but I'm sure a time will come. Any advice on this situation would also be appreciated.