MIND over MANNERS

Party season is upon us – that time of year, kicking off in November, when elated summer gatherings merge with Christmas festivities and every day of the week feels like an occasion. Traditionally, it’s a time when friends, colleagues and loved ones gather in groups and descend upon our cities’ bars and restaurants to drink and dine, creating that infectious, flirtatious energy one might witness at a music festival.

This year, however, is looking a little