Summer Festivals: The Dos And Don’ts

Loud music, strobe lights, and raging teenagers all the way up to adults in their late 20’s to early 30’s and 40’s. Which by the way, I didn’t even know adults or even married couples for that matter liked attending concerts until I went to a Rihanna. But with such a variety in age comes a greater risk of something you never expected to happen. What I learned is that some people come for the entertainment, some come for a quickie, and some come to prey on young woman and/or men (gross). To help you maintain your dignity while also having a great day/night here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to attending such festivals or events.

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Do…

Interact with the people attending the event. Who knows, you may end up building a new relationship, going out for sushi or the movies.
Make eye contact. Face to face contact is key and also being able to discuss topics of interest that invoke a natural, flowing conversation keeps the vibe happy. Don’t talk nor bring up politics or religion, that makes some people uncomfortable.
Eat food. If you haven’t eaten the whole day or it has been 4+ hrs since your last consumption, please do yourself and your body a favor and eat before the festival (some festivals already have food vendors set in place).
Wear comfortable clothes. Remember, you’re going to be dancing pretty much all day/night. Loose articles of clothing is a MUST because it helps release tension on your muscles and plus, you don’t want a heat stroke.

Hint: Relationships whether it’s boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife manifest through communication. If you are the shy type, step out your comfort zone and interact with people outside the crew you came with.

Don’t…

Be persistent. Persistence causes for the recipient to become uncomfortable and flee from the scene.
Be thirsty. Drink some water, be yourself but don’t force yourself to become something you’re not. You’re the jock, be the jock. Just don’t be that person who puts a face on to impress others.
Jump the gun. Let’s say you want a girl/guy’s number but he/she doesn’t want to give you their number..don’t get mad, flip the script and curse them out as if you just weren’t just begging them for the digits to their cells; that’s whack.
No vandalizing. I mean, it’s on you..all I’m saying is that you better have a) a high amount of money in cash bonds b) lawyer or c) parents who still want you to be alive.
Wander off with someone you don’t know. Keep in mind that you are attending a festival with people who come from all over so whoever you are with stay close to them. If the person or group of people invite you to a “party,” don’t go, it won’t end pretty. Trust me. Don’t believe me? Watch the news.
Sexually harass anyone. This is a major problem since some people think it’s the “new norm” or “ok.” No, sexually harassing someone is not fetch or acceptable nor ever will be.

Just keep in mind that attending these festivals should be an experience, not a catastrophe. Don’t get yourself into trouble that could ruin or terminate your future or life in 3 minutes or less. Be responsible, be wise, and always be alert to your surroundings; as my dad would say,”Stay alert, stay alive!”

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