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.
