Being friends with all guests mean I'm confident in engaging conversation and flowing from person to person - however, a majority don't know each other. What's the best technique for making them more... 'approachable'. Will having the smell of lavender or camomile in the air make them too relaxed? Alcohol makes them too 'easy', and no, I'm not going to pass around marijuana.
What's an effective way of having them enjoy food music and company without being too self-conscious?
2006-10-27 01:43:23 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
good music, good food and some alcohol i agree people being drunk is just plain annoying, introduce peopel to each other! usually people gel with one another when introduced etc... and make sure its an equal mix, not too many couples! i remember as a single person that when i went to a party most women behave as though you are going to steal their partner because you dont have one ! amusing to begin with but then you feel isolated! not a good feeling!
have fun!!!
2006-10-27 01:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by caroline17nov 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Greet/welcome guests at the front door - as they come in. Thank them for coming. Direct them to the food or drink area. Tell them to make themselves at home. If you are confident and relaxed, it will help your guests feel the same. During the party, mingle, and introduce people to one another (who don't know each other). You could personalize the introductions like, Sam this is Amy, we work together at so-and-so and vice versa. At a sit-down dinner party, seat people next to someone they don't know. That will give everyone a chance to meet someone new and strike up a conversation. Some people are more comfortable in relaxed attire or an informal setting -- depends on the kind of party you're hosting. Have everything ready, food drinks etc., so you can have more time with your guests. Hope your party is a big success.
2006-10-27 10:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by MB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I vote for the board games too. And maybe pair up strangers together on a team for Trivial Pursuit. When two people have to work together, they'll get to know each other better. Then for the next game, switch up the teams again so they're with a different stranger. I guarantee there will be a lot of laughter. And let the food and booze flow freely!
2006-10-27 10:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have some light, easy-listening music playing. Set furniture up so that people will have to sit in small circles and face each other and group of 4-5. Place food in a central location. Introduce people to others as they come in and if you can mention something about them (that's not embarrasing) that could spark conversation with another guest with the same interest.
2006-10-27 09:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by GingerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
On a strip of paper write down 1 fact about each person like my favorite all time sport is rugby.
Place all the strips in a fishbowl, and have each person take one go around the room and have a person read the strip and then everyone has to guess what fact goes with which person..and why they guessed it!
Always brings alot of laughs to my parties...and leaves great opening topics for people afterwords..no drinking or drugs needed!
2006-10-27 16:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by kat k 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Create a focal point of attention that allows a general subject of discussion to circulate the room thus allowing all to enter into conversation without wondering what it is they are expected to say , put a general question to all about world events or even what you should have done to the garden , everyone has opinions and everyone likes to voice them .
How about suggesting you all have a laugh at yahoo answers and read out some of the questions everyone will have their say and it will allow others to judge what kind of wit they can expect from each other , everyone feels safe when their laughing at someone else .
2006-10-27 09:04:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to make sure that the party provides a comfort zone for every guest. Make sure that they're all relaxed. Put some music on so theres no akward silences, and if worst comes to worst at least they can talk about the music. Dont leave your guests alone for too long if they dont know each other as you may be their only mutual friend and without you they're as good as strangers.
2006-10-27 08:50:56 · answer #7 · answered by DiamondKiss 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
From your question I guess the answer must be, 'Don't try too hard.' Don't know your friends, but my experience is that if you give them a drink to start them off, introduce them to a couple of people they'll get on fine. You only plunge in when you see that a couple or individual is not participating. Leave them to it.
2006-10-30 08:31:03 · answer #8 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about having a theme like a cocktail party, fondue party, fancy dress, murder mystery, that way there is a focal point to talk about befor the alcohol sets in and does it's job. The best way to ralax your guests is to be relaxed yourself and keep the drinks topped up.
2006-10-27 14:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by libsterette 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ok, from one human to another, let me tell you the secret, first, before all guests have arrived, hire some strippers and a midget juggler, then as the guests enter, heve them remove all clothing and drink three shots of tequila... oops you said no alcohol, or weed, ok... have them each eat a peyote button, then invite them in to view the stripper and midget juggler act, after they start getting off on the peyote, play a game of twister with loud jungle music playing, to make it more interesting, perhaps a large bottle of olive oil would help.
2006-10-27 13:40:28 · answer #10 · answered by Spore 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋