Technique Number 73, Rubber Neck the Room

When you arrive at a gathering, stop dramatically in the doorway and survey the situation. You can tell a whole lot more than you realize if you keep your gaze fixed on someone. The dearest friend in my life was a homely little fellow named Chip. He had a huge nose and funny little eyes peeping out through thick glasses. At a party without using this technique, I probably would never have noticed him.