Genre: Instruction

Last-minute solution . Even if it 's something as simple as cooking her a nice supper , do plan at least a day ahead ( today ! ) and do n't count on the miracle of last-minute extravaganza party invite . Please , get booze before the eve – Dial-a-Bottle is very busy on the 31st . Do n't bar hop . Again , spontaneity is great any other time , on New Year's it may be deadly . All spontaneity will ensure is that she will be very angry and very cold standing in her high heels in a snow bank , waiting outside of the club in the middle of the longest lineup in the universe ( that 's any lineup ) . Do n't chase parties . If a party sucks mildly do n't think you 'll necessarily find a better time at the next place . Wait till past midnight , plant a big , wet kiss on her lips and then suggest leaving . She 'd prefer that than celebrating in the cab in the middle of traffic . Night on the town . If you 're on a budget , go somewhere inexpensive for a celebratory dinner ( try to call around for cancelled reservations – this year , there 's still room and last-minute deals ) , followed up by a walk amongst sparkly , drunken crowds up to your town's city hall to check out the New Year's Eve countdown with the peasants .