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Feb 2023
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Throw a 2-Hour Cocktail Party That Can C...

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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When Nick Gray moved to New York City, he was a shy introvert with few friends. But he wanted to build up his social network. So he started throwing cocktail parties to meet people. These parties changed his life, and he thinks they can change yours, too. Nick knows what you're thinking: you don't throw parties, and hosting them is simply not for you. But, ... Show More
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