The hostess tries in vain to spark a conversation with the subject. Trying to initiate some small-talk, she talks about the weather, asking him about the driving conditions, (humourously?) observing that he looks like he could use a drink, however the subject remains distant and pensive; preoccupied by something. His despondance suggests that he didn't come to this party looking to socialize. Shrugging off the hostess' "bullshit", he seems focused on drinking, on an escape.
The hostess tries in vain to spark a conversation with the subject. Trying to initiate some small-talk, she talks about the weather, asking him about the driving conditions, (humourously?) observing that he looks like he could use a drink, however the subject remains distant and pensive; preoccupied by something. His despondance suggests that he didn't come to this party looking to socialize. Shrugging off the hostess' "bullshit", he seems focused on drinking, on an escape.