Thursday, May 24, 2012

How to Have a Great Time at a Party


When most people think of fun, they think of a party. It is one of the most common ways to interact with other people and have fun. This being said, it doesn't mean that there are not frequent times when it's a challenge to truly enjoy a party. However, there are ways to effectively handle such times.
There are many ways to have a great time at a party. The most important part is to use your head and put them into practice. Here are some of the most relevant ways:
1. Choose the right parties. Some people love parties with a lot of dancing, some with a lot of talking. Some people love huge parties with lots of people; some prefer a small and more intimate party.
We all have our preference for certain types of parties. Before you say 'yes' to a party invitation, get the details of the party and make sure it's the type you naturally enjoy.
2. Go in a good mood. The better your mood when you arrive at a party, the more chances that it will get even better, faster. Avoid going to a party directly from a long and stressful day at work, having a bad mood.
Instead, get some rest before a party and get yourself in a positive mood before leaving for it: listen to your favourite music, watch stand-up comedy, whatever work for you.
3. Be sociable. We are social animals. We love to interact with other people and to have social activities, even if we may also enjoy a lot a lot of activities done alone. So at a party, let your social animal come out and play.
Interact with many of the people who are at the party, talk to them and get to know the ones you don't know. Even if you're a bit shy, push yourself do to this more than you're conformable.
4. Take initiative. You don't have to wait at a party for other people to entertain you. Take the initiative and make things enjoyable for you. If you want to change the music, try to do so; if you want to make cocktails, go for it.
Keep in mind that a party is an opportunity to have fun, but nobody is going to get you to have fun if you just stand there. Take action, get involved, and you'll have a great time.