It's good to hang out and get to know others.
Eric is going to a big a party and invites his friend Roger to come along.
Roger wants to respond to Eric.
Roger tells Eric that he would actually like to get out for a bit.
Roger tells Eric he hates parties and will stay home and watch TV instead.
Roger has a fun time and meets quite a few people that he really likes.
Roger regrets not going because Eric tells him the next day about all the cool new people he met.