EAT: Group text

Once again, your girlfriend wants to organise a group dinner with all her favourite girls, their associated partners and a potential 'set up' between friends. Not only is it mandatory you attend, you should also attend with the right amount of enthusiasm and social effort. (No, not like that. A grimace does not constitute a smile.)

Inevitably, you will be approached for help in suggesting dinner options. Somewhere fun, not too expensive, bookings preferable and a place where her volume level can comfortably increase with her alcohol consumption. (And no, not a pub where you think you can slip away unnoticed to watch the night's sporting entertainment.)

Suggestion: Wagaya. It's Japanese, centrally located with  clean, modern decor and perfect for groups, increased noise levels and alcoholic consumption. The two biggest perks? You can book via text (0416 200 223) and there's a touch screen ordering system. Like all things Japanese, Brownie Points P.A loves the efficiency.

Each table has a touch screen computer where you can order food as standard as sushi and sashimi to the more adventurous ox tongue and chicken gizzards. Waiting periods are minimal as is the bill, despite the potential to get carried away.

Brownie Points P.A memo: If the conversation becomes stilted, kickstart it with  "Isn't this a great ordering system?" then quickly stuff in a piece of sushi and force them to marvel back.