Motivation for socialisation.

[DazZ.]

It's a Saturday night, I'm sober, with most of my friends in different towns.

I had a small group of 5 that were going to go out tonight, who have all failed me for various reasons, it's even my friends birthday and he's not up for going out, and my other friends from this group have gone to a different town or are working.

I've been dragging these people out for a few years now, and I have exhausted all my tricks to get them in the mood for getting messy and they have caught wise to most of them.
So I'm needing backup plans to get these people out, how do you motivate people to go out when they don't want to?
It's 7pm now, so quick responses would be nice.

I have a backup plan, but would prefer my main group of friends to come out as well.

 

[Datalord]

Force them to choose between going out, and watching horrible television

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[DazZ.]

Stop being a douche and get new friends.

I have a backup plan which includes the other people I drink with, just prefer it if my friends didn't sit around doing nothing and then ***** the next day about being bored.

It's for their benefit! Not "douchey".

 

[TheNumber1Zero]

I'm anti-social, but I shall do my best.

Carefully sneak the idea of going out into their minds. You know, subtle things.
If all else fails, go with the backup plan.

 

[Disaster Button]

Oh, oh I know, threaten them that if they don't come out you'll keep poking them in the head, whilst saying DOINK in a high pitchd voice, forever.

They will be powerless to resist *maniacal laughter*

 

[DazZ.]

I just wouldn't bother. If by some miracle you do get them to go out, they'll just end up being bitter and grouchy.

I have experience in this, sadly, and let me tell you, it's just not worth the effort man.

These are fine as soon as you get a drinking game going, it's just the initial effort of getting people together. But I do know people who are like that, my old flatmates only went to pubs and talked quietly but would hate going to an actual house party that wasn't hosted at our house. I wouldn't bother with them but these are ok.

Edit: Mostly given up on tonight and going with the backup plan, so suggestions will be put in place for next weekend.

 

[Taerdin]

Offer to buy them drinks/food/whatever?

Explain to them how they're just going to complain about boredom if they don't go out?

Set the house on fire so they have no choice BUT to go out?

Not sure man, good luck.

 

[Jedamethis]

I just wouldn't bother. If by some miracle you do get them to go out, they'll just end up being bitter and grouchy.

I have experience in this, sadly, and let me tell you, it's just not worth the effort man.

Pretty much this.

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*stares at avatar*

Wait...

Oh, oh I know, threaten them that if they don't come out you'll keep poking them in the head, whilst saying DOINK in a high pitchd voice, forever.

They will be powerless to resist *maniacal laughter*

Much Better Idea

 

[DazZ.]

Stop being a douche and get new friends.

I have a backup plan which includes the other people I drink with, just prefer it if my friends didn't sit around doing nothing and then ***** the next day about being bored.

It's for their benefit! Not "douchey".

Stop forcing them to go. Ignore their whining and talk about how much fun you had. It'll put the idea in their heads that they COULD have done something but chose not to.
It might take a while, but eventually they'll start calling you instead of the other way around.

Pretty much what I do anyway, and it is the best suggestion so far.

Doesn't help me tonight though!

 

[NeutralDrow]

Just the concept of motivating people to go out against their will makes me uncomfortable. Mainly because I'd be one of those people refusing to socialize...unless I've been avoiding people for too long already and gone stir-crazy, but I'm assuming that's not the case here.

 

[Squarez]

Tell them that socialising ultimately leads to sex a richer experience of life.

That should motivate them enough.

 

[CincoDeMayo]

I can't say that I have any trick for getting people to come out and socialize, but why not just try and ask them to come out for a drink and have a good time? It worked the last time I tried, and we had a blast on a few beers each.

 

[VanityGirl]

My motivation is to learn how to spell, but on a serious note.

I just enjoy being with people?

 

[DazZ.]

My motivation is to learn how to spell, but on a serious note.

I just enjoy being with people?

Aww I missed an A, bugger.

Your motivation for what is to learn to spell?
I enjoy being with people as well, but how does that help get people outside?

 

[MiserableOldGit]

House fire. Guaranteed to get people to vacate the premises...

 

[liam1224]

It seems like your friends are not willing to drink. You shouldn't try to encourage people to drink unless they are consenting. If they are unwilling to drink then you can't force them. If they want to drink they will drink themselves. You'll be responsible for making them 'messy'.

 

[BlindMessiah94]

Stop being a douche and get new friends.

This. Quit trying to change people who clearly don't want to change. Besides it seems you're the only one that wants to "go out". Meet a new crowd that wants the same things.

Or be a recluse. It's way better. People are the worst.

 

[PrimoThePro]

well clearly they dont wanna go out. but if you think they want to and just cant because of something, then just talk to them about how much fun you guys have when you go out. works for me cuz im good at coercion.

 

[Shycte]

Take their family hostage.

It's how I got my girlfriend!

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Take their family hostage.

It's how I got my girlfriend!

This could backfire easily.

Bribe them, most people will give in when money is involved.