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Be Social at a Party
Look at others and learn.
Steps
Look at people that appear to be social, and check what they do. Make a list of good behaviors.
Analyze this, discard idiotic behaviour (unless you are prepared to be "social" by being an ***).
Reduce your list to 5 to 10 points of observed behaviour.
Practice one point at a time at different parties. Don't be afraid to fail --
Rome was not built in a day.
Enjoy yourself; there is nothing more boring in a party than a worrying fart.
When you're in a conversation with other people and someone new walks up, look at him or her, smile and turn your body so that the group includes the newcomer.
Tips
Look nice. This is helpful in gaining the confidence of others.
Push yourself if you are shy. You will be surprised how easy it is once you gain practice. If you need help not being shy ... alcohol is the ultimate social lubricant. But CAUTION: know your own limits, this could easily ruin your night and make others think less of you because of your idiotic behaviors.
Don't push yourself too hard. It is all about having fun.
If you enjoy solitude, there is nothing wrong with that. Life is too short to stay in uncomfortable situations. At the very least, be yourself.
Ask questions about others; don't focus on yourself.
Search for something about someone else you can connect with. You have more things in common with most people than you might think.
Warnings
Don't be a phony! People recognize insincerity immediately.
Don't get wasted at a party. You'll act like a fool and won't get invited back...unless they need some boorish entertainment.
Alchohol may not always be the best way to open up.
Don't sit on a couch and wait for people to come to you. Get out and start conversations, or else people will just roll their eyes at you.
Steps
Look at people that appear to be social, and check what they do. Make a list of good behaviors.
Analyze this, discard idiotic behaviour (unless you are prepared to be "social" by being an ***).
Reduce your list to 5 to 10 points of observed behaviour.
Practice one point at a time at different parties. Don't be afraid to fail --
Rome was not built in a day.
Enjoy yourself; there is nothing more boring in a party than a worrying fart.
When you're in a conversation with other people and someone new walks up, look at him or her, smile and turn your body so that the group includes the newcomer.
Tips
Look nice. This is helpful in gaining the confidence of others.
Push yourself if you are shy. You will be surprised how easy it is once you gain practice. If you need help not being shy ... alcohol is the ultimate social lubricant. But CAUTION: know your own limits, this could easily ruin your night and make others think less of you because of your idiotic behaviors.
Don't push yourself too hard. It is all about having fun.
If you enjoy solitude, there is nothing wrong with that. Life is too short to stay in uncomfortable situations. At the very least, be yourself.
Ask questions about others; don't focus on yourself.
Search for something about someone else you can connect with. You have more things in common with most people than you might think.
Warnings
Don't be a phony! People recognize insincerity immediately.
Don't get wasted at a party. You'll act like a fool and won't get invited back...unless they need some boorish entertainment.
Alchohol may not always be the best way to open up.
Don't sit on a couch and wait for people to come to you. Get out and start conversations, or else people will just roll their eyes at you.