Description
The Socialise Skill is the art of small talk, polite gestures, and fitting in
- It represents your ability to interact with people in a variety of social settings, from dive bars to state dinners
- It covers dealing with groups of people and behaving with the right balance of sensitivity, friendliness, etiquette, and dignity for the setting
- A character with a high Socialise is the life of the party, or at least able to meet almost anyone she wishes who is at an event
Examples
Sample Actions
- Carouse (Manipulation + Socialise)
- Fit in (Wits + Socialise)
- Get attention (Presence + Socialise)
Sample Specialties
- Bar hopping
- College Parties
- Formal Events
- Political Fundraisers
- Private Clubs
Sample Contacts
- Diplomat
- Drinking Buddy
- Society Matron
Levels
Examples and descriptions of someone at each level
Novice (1 dot)
- A character at this level knows which fork to use (or when not to use one), can avoid insulting anyone, and can handle social situations from formal dinners to wild parties
Professional (2 dot)
- At this level of Socialise, the character can gracefully blend into just about any social situation
Experienced (3 dot)
- The character is invited to all of the parties and makes sure everyone has a good time
Expert (4 dot)
- The character can fit in anywhere. It’s not considered a party unless she is in attendance, and she can make any group of people feel at ease
Master (5 dot)
- A character with this level of Skill could be a spy or a high ranking diplomat
- She always seems to know exactly what is expected for the social situation, including those times when acting outside the norm is the best way to fit in