Best pre-meet ritual?
470711
I pretty much do the same..if it is a big meet, visualize ur races. Picturing the race from start to finish, perfect strokes etc...exactly how you want to swim it... do this as you are lying down and going to sleep.
115086
We had a 3 days of events for our 10th reunion. The first night was a reception at the fancy hotel in town, with appetizers and a no-host bar. The fee was around $20. The next night was at the local salmon bake, where we had dinner for about $20. (I would have liked a more high-end event, and would have paid the higher price for it.) The last day was an all-family picnic, which was a free potluck, with some of the items purchased with class funds.\n\nOne of the best parts was our class book. We (the reunion committee) sent out blank pages for everyone to fill in, chronicling their changes since graduation. Some people did them in advance, and many did them during the events (side note: it is entertaining to see what people will write about themselves after a few beers). These pages were copied and made into booklets that were sent out to everyone who submitted a page.\n\nBe sure you start notifying classmates early – a 12-month save-the-date card would be good. Also consider a website to broadcast updated information; we used Geocities to create a free page, and it now shows up in web searches. For snail-mail, I uploaded a spreadsheet of names and addresses to NetPost at USPS.com and sent hundreds of postcards at the touch of a button. Be sure to note which postcards are returned to sender, and add a section on your website for "lost classmates", so that people can tell you what they know about people’s whereabouts.\n\nFinally, keep good records from this reunion so that the next reunion will be a breeze!
297235
Be careful and meet in a public place... make sure you have immediate plans to BE in a public place for a few hours after you meet as well.  Like if he's picking you up from the airport.. make sure you to to 'dinner' or whatever after.  Make sure you have first name, last name, name of employer, phone, street address and that ALL of this is verified.  \n\nI have done it - it can be wonderful, but I wouldn't do it without being 'smart' about it :)  Make sure your best friend has all this info also :)  Good Luck and have a wonderful time!!!
1017261
Perhaps you should go to a few munches. Online searching has its place, but there's nothing like meeting others in the flesh (:. Also, networking is important. That's probably going to be the most effective means as it helps ease the anxiety of first meetings and helps weed out those that wouldn't work out.\n\nGood luck in your search.
29062
Go to the restaurant ahead of time and make sure to get the best table, tip if you have too. Doesn't hurt to get know someone there. That way if you have any table settings or special candles, you can serve it up before hand and surprise the girls. Then, After the dance, since you have already secured a room at a motel and stocked it with booze, you'll be all set to toss a few back, WITHOUT getting crocked, just get a nice warm glow for you and a drink, maybe two for the girl and set to chill. Ahh, memories.
835557
stop in briefly.\n\n a person sitting Shivah is going though a period of mourning and reflection. They want your support but not a party. \n\nwait for the person to acknowledge you. \n\nbefore you bring food know how strictly they keep kosher. \n\nand like I said before pay your respects and if they do not indicate for you to say longer, dont. It should not take more than 10-20 min\n\npratical advice
104512
Bring your racquet....\n\nDon't forget the ball...
1157233
I always try to eat carbs before a meet\nSpaghetti is always good\ndont eat anything that will make you gassy or will make you too full for breakfast or dinner\nnext time you should talk to your coach about it first
193061
set a date, have several in mind. Call or send out invitations. \n \nThree to four weeks should be plenty of time. Gather all non perishable items, napkins, plates, pop etc at least two weeks before. make menu two weeks before.  \n\nOne week to go- make things that can be made ahead like dips and sauces. Most desserts can be frozen no problem. \n\ntwo-three days ahead- do all shopping for food, decorations. \n\nOne day before- prepare veggies ie; corn on cob, peel potatoes, but keep cover with water or will turn brown. make up burgers( if having) wrap well to prevent cross contamination). Now is the time to prepare any thing you wish to marinate. Remember to put any raw meat products on the bottom shelf of your fridge, in a sealed container.\n\nMorning of bbq, mix salad, but dont dress until last minute. Make up a cooler of ice and chill the drinks. \nSet table buffet style, believe me its the easiest. \nPrepare main courses, thaw any frozen items. \n\nCould use some flowers and candles to make the tables pretty. Always a nice touch. Or a bowl of water with some floating candles.\nHang little white lights or lanterns for some ambience.\n\nNext step, sit back, relax and enjoy the party.
69425
eat a bannana with in 15 minutes before the game. It gives you an extra boost helps alot i do it all the time.
957554
My ritual answer\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Ritual%20Questions
1108995
getting ready to reproduce
911241
ok well before a meet do not eat any heavy foods, becuase then you will feel heavy in the water while your swimming.If you have a meet after school then eat something like a sandwich with chips and a drink and a cookie and youll be fine!The only things you really need to know about shaving is that if you are training for an upcoming meet DO NOT shave until the night before the meet, believe it or not not shaving cuases drag and it makes you work harder so when it comes to the meet and your races you will feel faster and smoother in the water. before meets make sure you drink alot of gatorade or water so you are hydrated. the night before eat pastas its carbs will load you with energy and bring fruit and such to the meets to keep your energy level up. GOOD LUCK ;p
473669
If is your first meeting, try not to talk, first Learn from others what to say and what not to say, otherwise is going to be bad, if you are directing the meeting, start to read the meeting purpose, if somebody is new introduce to everybody and then let the ones that have something to say that say it, if you have a different point of view, keep it for your self until you are really sure that it will make any difference, and think twice before saying anything.\n\nor you can joke around all the meeting either you can be accepted or make a big mess.
1175764
both hot/cold clothes...extra clothes, esp if you are doing prerace activities (people will get crazy and not realize where there beer is splashing)\n\nsome rain gear (cuz there is nothing worse than sitting in the rain w/o any protection.. \n\nsunscreen.. \n\nprobably a hat or something to help shield your face from the sun\n\nsunglasses..\n\ncamera (film batteries)...\n\ncooler (i would suggest packing drinks on the way down if you are driving, b/c prices near the track are higher) and you will definitely need to stay hydrated in that heat..\n\nanything you might want to carry incase you meet drivers that you want autographed..\n\nsome throat stuff..it's amzing how fast your voice will go at the track..\n\ntake a backpack or something to the track (check website for regulations) so that you have places to put souveniers, and stuff..\na seat cushion helps a lot too..\n\nlots of money..trust me, it can go really quick!!! esp when you are having a good time\n\ndrhenry made a good suggestion..if your ears are at all sensitive, and esp since you have never been to a race earplugs are a maybe.. personally, i love the sounds and can't get enough of it..but it can be painful to some..\n\nmake sure if you have any medical issues you are preopared..i/e asthma, bee allergies..stuff like that.. the last thing you want to do is sit in the ambulace getting treated while the checkered flag drops..\n\nanything else that you might enjoy or might make your experiance better, esp if you are renting a condo.. you'll have a place to put it all..\n\nalso, bring a sense of humor and a light heart. you will come acorss a wide variety of people. a lot mean things in good nature..some can get ignorant..and yeah, so be sure to come ready to have a good time and not take anything seriously..\n\nenjoy and have a great time!!!
136667
1.first u need the date and times and the people u want to invite and u need to know where its gonna be. \n2.then u need to send the invitaions three weeks prior to the event. make sure u have put the directions to the event in the invitations.\n3.make sure u already have the food planned and decorations a week before, the activites during the party also need to be planned. \n4.make sure the colors in the decorations match and arent tacky! :)\n5.and make everyone feel comfortable!
49993
Go into it with a calm, serene state of mind, maintain a soothing atmosphere, good music, friends, no large crowds etc. with no drama and stay hydrated. Eat a light meal beforehand.