[sandy_kfk]

Hello all,
I am (i think) a forum member who has been planning to come to the parties since ages (but didn't the right amount of courage!). From reading posted messages, i get a feeling that most of people here know each other and it would be strange to get "into" a new group and take the clothes off! Does anybody (old and new members both - esp new ones) feel that it would be a good idea to meet somewhere for drinks/meal before the party to get some sort of idea about people and what to expect?
I will really appreciate it if people answer to this question.
S
ps: I'm Indian, M, 30.