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Holiday Party Ice Breakers and More by Debbie Puente, Female Friendship Examiner
If you've arrived just a tad bit too early, then ask the hostess to give you a job. Perhaps you could grab a tray of appetizers (or a tray of Jagermeister shots...depending on what kind of party this is!) then walk around the room, and offer your name stating your relationship to the hostess. Start the conversation by talking about the food, then asking others "How do you know the hostess?" Be interested in their answer. When you show an interest, people feel important, and everyone wants to chat with someone who acts interested in them. If you’ve met the person before, ask her what she's been doing since the last time you saw her. The best questions to ask are the ones that allow the other person to open up. A compliment that masquerades as a question can also get people to open up to you: "I love your boots! Where did you find them?" If you should happen to see someone wearing something artsy and vintage, it's almost certain there's going to be a good story to go with it. The ice has been broken!Here are some columns that I have written this past year on parties. 10 tips for a great shindig Party manners 101 Party-manners and food limitations Gracefully ditching a bore (also known as Yikes! I need to catch Iris before she leaves!) The most important aspect of being the hostess Be a good listener Like it or not, it is about small talk And if you want tips on remembering names of party guests you're being introduced to, please see: Remember her name |
You're the first of your friends to arrive at the party and you know exactly one person, your hostess. The party seems to be freakishly quiet. What should you do?
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