Because I'm the only stranger in the room. Everyone else is family and friends and they will all know in an instant - if I am blowing off my client.
Thats an assumption based on a generic event you have in your mind... ive done tons of events where no one knows each other... no even knows exactly whos paying me... their desire seems to be to get in and out because they are there out of some social requirement...aka the bosses christmas party...etc
I try to set everyone at ease... and create a bonding experience....all the while glorifying my client... all my shows glorify my client...big or small... and always have cheers for that client throughout... if thats wrong...i dont want to be right
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