"...So I've just realized," Rachel says, in a bit of a stage whisper to the person beside her, "that I know, like, nearly no one here besides the birthday boy. I should really work on that. Or, like. Work on getting out more. You think?"

Hello, fellow dinner attendee. Depending on who you are, this is either an observation or a try at a clever icebreaker.

(She's so fond of the idea, she's likely to repeat it throughout the evening.)