We all know that the Girls’ Night Out is a most sacred event. But if you need a reminder of the high and holy rules of the GNO, here are some handy tips from up above:
Thou shalt always get ready together.
Obviously, because that’s half the fun. Squeezing four girls in front of one mirror to do their winged eyeliner while one girl shaves her legs in the bathtub is all part of the experience. And is it really a girls’ night out if you’re not wearing at least one article of borrowed clothing?
Thou shalt all sing along when possible.
A whiskey sour or three will help. All songs are better when your friends are screeching the lyrics from the middle of the dance floor. We’re going DOWN, I’m yelling TIMMMBBBEEERRR, You’d better MOVE, you’d better DANCE.
Thou shalt always look out for thy girls.
Thou shalt make sure no exes are texted, no drinks are left unattended, and no friend is trapped in a corner while some dude tells her about his home brewery.
Thou shalt get trashed responsibly.
Thou shalt keep track of your tequila shots as best you can. But you can still totally laugh at Chelsea’s drunk dance moves.
Thou shalt wingman as needed.
When Hannah starts talking to the cute guy with the nose ring, you will give her space and high five all your other friends, while also keeping one eye on her in case he’s a kidnapper.
Thou shalt take selfies.
People will try to tell you that selfies are vapid. But that’s because they’re jealous of your next level selfie game. Blurry selfies where you’re trying and kinda failing to get everyone into frame are the mark of an excellent night out.
Thou shalt honor sisters before misters.
Thou shalt always dance with your girls first and foremost, and ditch whichever guy’s talking at you when your jam comes on. Is this Talk Dirty to Me?? I have to find Danielle, this is our SONG!
Thou may ditch thy friends, within reason.
But if you do meet your future husband while in line for the bathroom, you may ditch your squad as long as rides home have been arranged, and everyone has approved of your choice and maybe jumped up and down a little out of happiness for you.
Thou shalt not walk home alone.
Not that thou would, with your crew here. How can you all get pizza at 3am and complain about your heels together if you wander off on your own?
Thou shalt drunkenly proclaim thy love for thy girls.
Chances are, you’ll do this anyway. It doesn’t take too much for you to remind your girls that you love them, and they’re beautiful goddesses, and that you love them so much and you might be a little drunk. But hey, you do love your girls, dorky dance moves and all, and you’re going to tell them so. What else is a girls’ night out for?
