EMMA: Hey, Charlie.
CHARLIE: Emma! I just got dared to do the wildest thing. Here's what's gonna happen: I'm boutta chug this beer, climb up to the roof, and backflip off it. It's gonna be SICK!
EMMA: I don't think jumping off the roof is such a good idea. You could seriously get hurt, and you ending up in the hospital would definitely put a damper on my night.
CHARLIE: Aw, c'mon, that bad stuff's not gonna happen! It's gonna be awesome.
COACH: You were direct with Charlie and told him how his actions could hurt him. Being honest can be a good way to get someone to stop and think about their actions.
EMMA: Actually, Kevin and I are ready to head out. And we said we'd leave together. What do you say?
CHARLIE: Ughh, but it's still so early! Don't you wanna see the stunt? Oh, actually, can you record it on my phone?
COACH: You let Charlie know that you were ready to leave, and wanted him to come too. It's always a good idea to plan to leave a party with the same people you came with.
EMMA: That's dangerous, dude. I don't want you to get hurt.
CHARLIE: Aww, Emmers! I won't get hurt. It's only one floor! Plus I've done stuff like this before.
EMMA: Right, and didn't you kinda hurt yourself?
CHARLIE: What? Naw, it'll be fine. Besides, the people demand a backflip. And if I deny the people, they'll turn against me or riot or something.
COACH: You let Charlie know you care about him and his safety. Even though he brushed off your warning, reminding him of the risks may encourage him to reconsider his plan.
EMMA: Charlie, you don't need to impress anybody with your stunt skills. Everybody already likes you, cause you're like, a good friend and stuff.
CHARLIE: Aww, Ems, that's sweet. Is it compliment time? Cause you can make a darn good frozen pizza.
EMMA: Charlie, anyone can make good frozen pizza.
CHARLIE: Tell that to my dad.
EMMA: Aw.
COACH: You told Charlie that people like him for who he is, not because he does stunts. This might make him think twice about why he feels the need to do the stunt in the first place. More importantly, reminding him of your friendship is a good way to get him to listen to you.
CHARLIE: I mean, I just don't wanna leave yet, okay? I'm having fun. Fun times.
EMMA: I'm super hungry. How about we go get tacos instead?
CHARLIE: Mmm, yeah, let's get them on the way home after the party, okay?
COACH: You offered Charlie a tempting alternative to drinking. Even if he isn't sure if he wants to leave the party yet, this is a great way to make the thought of leaving just as fun as staying.
EMMA: Dude, I'm starving. I will BUY your food if we leave right now.
CHARLIE: Whoa, free tacos? That is pretty tempting, but the night's not over yet, Ems!
EMMA: Dude. Think of the tacos.
CHARLIE: Tacos will always be there for me. But this party is only tonight. And I'm having a great time. Let's get a drink.
COACH: You sweetened the deal by telling Charlie you'd buy his food if he left with you. This makes the alternative activity of getting food even more appealing. He may not be sure if he wants to leave yet, though.
CHARLIE: Then again I am getting pretty hungry. But you sure you don't want a drink or something first? No? More for me.
EMMA: Here's the thing: I was gonna order a WeRyde, but I just remembered the last driver I had said I had 'handsome ears'. Like, what does that even mean?
CHARLIE: Big yikes.
EMMA: Right? So will you take it with me and Kevin, just in case the driver is creepy? Safety in numbers, y'know?
CHARLIE: Well, it'll probably take a while to get here, right? Why don't we have a drink while we wait?
COACH: By asking Charlie to ride with you to help you both stay safe, you used your friendship as incentive for him to leave the party.
EMMA: It's like 6 minutes away. We have time to say bye to people, but that's it.
CHARLIE: Those estimates are always wrong, I bet we still have some time!
EMMA: Dude, I don't wanna mess up my rating by being late!
COACH: By getting a car, you put a time limit on Charlie's stay at the party.
CHARLIE: I mean, I guess I'm starting to get a little worn out. But only cause you've been killing my vibe.
EMMA: Sure.
CHARLIE: Don't hate the player, man. Hate the game. Anyway, lemme just grab one more drink.
EMMA: There's always another night, you know?
CHARLIE: Yeah, I guess you're right.
CHARLIE: All right, all right. I suppose I'm ready to go home. Thanks for looking out for me, Emmers.
EMMA: I got your back.
CHARLIE: Aww. Okay, let's get outta here.
COACH: You reminded Charlie of something embarrassing he did the last time he was drunk. A different approach might be to remind him that there's always another night, it's not like this is the last time the two of you can go out and have fun.
COACH: Reminding Charlie that you can always go to another party on another day is a good way to convince him to leave.