All Work and No Play

Go to Wasted, which you'll find in the second section of the Neighborhood.

If you talk to the bartender, Sarah Vandalay, she'll tell you about the people by the pool table. Remember the name of Friend to get some bonus when you talk to him/her.

Press the yellow speech bubble to talk to Friend. If you choose Guess name, you can use the name Sarah mentioned to get in good with Friend. Later you'll have the option of network or flirt with Friend. Networking will make them a co-star, and flirting will make them a love interest.