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"Shacking"

As told by The Office.

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"Shacking"

Shacking is defined as "a term used when a member of one sex spontaneously spends the night with a member of the opposite sex in a non-platonic way, usually following a night of bar-going or after a fabulous date" by Urban Dictionary. It is a term heard all over college campuses, especially at the University of Georgia. This is how "shacking" typically goes down, as told by the office.

1. Pre-gaming with your gal pals.

The night typically starts off in a dorm room (or maybe The Standard if you're feeling classy). Closer is blaring in the background as you down your bottle of Andre. All signs are pointing to this being a great night.

2. Pick your wing-woman wisely.

You need someone by your side that will keep you from shacking with your ex (we've all been there). She has to be there to tell you when one more vodka can may be one too many. You help her dodge the awkward guy from her plant bio class. Together, you are the dream team.

3. You send the text to the appropriate frat star.

It's usually something along the line of "wyd" or "are you out".

4. You and your wing-woman bar-hop to the bar where the frat star is.

At this point, she's probably just ready to late-night at Barbs. But you're determined, you will see this boy tonight.

5. Casual flirting is initiated, drinks are purchased, and kissing starts happening.

Not always in that order.

6. "Let's go home".

Wow, what a line. Somehow, however, it always seems to work. Your wing-woman gives you the all clear and you are now on your way.

7. The wake-up call.

Suddenly, it's the morning. Your mascara has seen better days, breath smells a little like Takka, and you're just ready to get out of there asap. If he is a gentleman, you grab a shirt, call your roommate, and get back to the dorms seeing as few people from your high school as possible.

8. You promise yourself, "never again".

Suddenly, shacker boy is in your poly sci lecture and you see him everywhere. You promise yourself that you won't be repeating last night, ever, ever again.

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