Good point. I was planning on not sitting at the tables and thought that might do it, but given I am never afraid of introducing myself... the name tag may simply be confusing as opposed to helpful.[look, he appreciates it okay. before all of this, ethan would be one hundred percent for participating in speed dating himself, charming the socks off everyone, meeting people.

now he prefers to have control over any social situation. as a host, he can leave to fix more food or get more or whatever it is that needs doing without anyone batting an eyelash. he can escape it if he needs to. he's not really used to wanting to escape social situations, and he doesn't analyze the reasons why he just makes sure he has a way to do so.]