The easiest and maybe best transition is to go right into a story. Talk about how on the ride over, the cab driver almost got into an accident and nearly got in a fight with another guy and how he eventually got pulled over and nearly beat up by a cop (true story for me in NY), or how this place reminds you of another party where this giant fraternity kid came in and started throwing up or whatever.
Just make it funny or interesting and showcase something about your life and from there you are fully engaged.
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