After a particularly frustrating event, I'm reminded that you need to stay on top of logistics. Remember to keep track of the basics in the interaction, rather than assuming that everything will go according to plan:

Be ready to mingle:

  • Check your grooming
  • Your friends will be helpful?
  • Warmed up/in state?

Interaction:

  • Remember her name
  • And her friends' names
  • And how they know each other (threats, allies, etc.)
  • Bridge before any difficult transition (bounce, relocate, whatever)

Figure out her logistics:

  • Where is she staying?
  • Where are you staying?
  • Where can you go?
  • How soon does the venue close?

Nail the bridge:

  • Did you properly log her phone number?
  • Does the number connect to her phone? (Give it a ring ASAP)
  • Do you know what her schedule is looking like?
  • Will the weather/events permit your plan?
  • Did you set up a specific idea when you met?

Misc

  • Condoms
  • Breath

Please, feel free to add ideas here! Nothing's more frustrating than a perfect interaction ruined by accidentally deleting her number or not having a place to go.