Party Going 101
After our three part series on how to throw a great party we have been getting a lot of requests for advice on how to be a great party guest. So here you go…
SELECTING YOUR AFFAIR
Let’s just say you are invited to 5 parties this weekend. Which should you attend?
-Which sounds the most fun? Life is short, weotta enjoy every minute.
-Are you special? Three ways to see if this is true…
- Did the host invite all their facebook friends?
- Did the host send you a personal invite?
- Is the total guest list is under 30 people?
-How much do you like the host(s) and have you enjoyed their parties in the past?
WHAT TO BRING
If a person says, “really, no need to bring anything” you can translate it as, “I really like you and if you bring something I am not going to turn you down, but I will not be upset if you don’t.” In other words, always bring something, whether it is a bottle of wine, flowers, chocolates or a small house gift… it is just the right thing to do.
When figuring out what to bring keep these three things in mind…
- The kind of affair it is (classy, casual, funky, themed…)
- The host’s taste–if you know the host loves good champagne then pick up a bottle or two.
- If you bring alcohol make sure it is something you would enjoy. This is a good way to make sure there will be something at the party you will for sure drink.
Note: If you are bringing other people always ask the host first and make sure to contribute accordingly and/or make sure the friends you invite know they should bring something as well.
ATTENDING
Always greet your host with a hug even if your host is a man. Guys, if you don’t know how to give a good man hug here is a nice instructional video from video jug. MAN HUG
Make conversation. You know, small talk… fun talk… the kind of talk that builds a new friendship, creates a new connection, and makes meeting new people interesting. Very important… never, never, never start a conversation by asking what a person does, even if you are at a work-related party… it just really gets things going in the wrong direction. Think about it… it basically is the shallowest of shallow things to do. There is so much more to a person than what they do for a living, and if you connect with a person it will just come up naturally.
Talk to everyone. Parties are about mingling and meeting new people so don’t just stick to the crew you came with or corner that one cutie that strikes your fancy. If there is someone there you are into, make eye contact, approach, exchange a few laughs, and keep mingling. In other words, make him or her want YOU… you can bet if there is interest there will be a second rendezvous later in the evening. I know this sounds hard, but it works… trust me. 
So there are the basics… Weotta have a classy affair
