I've been invited to a friends housewarming party that's also a joint birthday party for her house mate. My friend who invited me will be the only person I know there. I'm nervous and don't want to just be clinging on to my friend!
Any advice or tips? Have you been in the same situation?
2007-01-26 02:03:58 · 26 answers · asked by jareth646 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Tell your friend before hand that you won't know anybody and ask her to introduce you to the people she think's you will have alot in common with. If she is a good friend and host she should do this anyway. Once you get there, make sure you are confident or at least act that way and approach people and introduce yourself. People want to talk to other people, many of them just don't know how. If you initiate conversation I am sure you will meet a lot of new people.
2007-01-26 02:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by CarolinaGirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had this same problem my friend that I didn't know very well invited me to a barbecue there was like 30 people there. I just made sure to make myself appear friendly and approachable with my body language, like sit openly, make sure to seem relaxed, make sure you smile every now and then. People saw that I seemed confident and friendly and approached me, I wound up talking with new people all evening, while I was scared to death inside at first, it worked like a charm. You may want to try Google search for body language, it's really amazing to learn the right and wrong things, when it come to social situations with strangers. Go and have a good time, maybe make some new friends. It was a great experiment, that had great results. Have fun and be confident. ;o)
2007-01-26 02:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by Destiny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not hard unless your shy, the best thing to do is to relax parties are for having fun. every time i think it will be horrid to go, it turns out not to be and i have fun. so like i said relax and i doubt that you will cling on your friend all night. a good host will make sure to invite a range of people, so that the party will be interesting, who knows a new friend or two might be in your horizon.
have fun
2007-01-26 02:12:56 · answer #3 · answered by Eda M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the party and hang with your friend, but don't tag along when they move about the party unless they invite you. When they are off find a central place to hang out at and talk to people as they come around. If you are open and relax you will quickly connect and find yourself with more people to communicate with.
2007-01-26 02:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by rcbricker33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mingle!!! The best way to get over shyness is to force yourself to mingle with other people. Ask them questions, like: Are you from this area, if not ask them where they are from? Ask them how they came to be in this area? Ask them how they know your friend or friend's housemate? Making small talk leads to bigger conversations. You might just discover that you know something about where they are from or have similar interests that you can talk about. Don't be nervous....tell them something about yourself. The best way to shake nervousness is to relax and talk about yourself. A human resources director told me that he asks personal questions at the beginning of an interview because it causes the interviewee to relax when they start revealing things about themselves. Have Fun!
2007-01-26 02:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to mingle. This is the perfect oppurtunity for you to socialise!! I suggest strongly that you should go. JUst don't concentrate on the fact that you dont know anyone, just start having conversations. If you're still unsure on how to start one, let you friend introduce you to some people, then take it from there. Good Luck!!!!!!
2007-01-26 02:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been in a similar situation where I only knew two people at a party. It was pretty awkward at first, but I kept on smiling and doing my best to fit in. You gotta figure, since your friend hangs out with these people, they can't be all that bad. If you don't get along with them, you don't have to hang out with them.
2007-01-26 02:07:56 · answer #7 · answered by Greg S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are not alone! We all have similar feelings. Here's a tip. EVERYONE loves to talk about themselves.
Come prepared with a few questions to ask others.
1. What field of work are you in?
2. How do you know my friend?
3.Did you see the movie-------?
4. Have you gone to that new restaurant------?
etc.
have fun with this and another tip...SMILE!
2007-01-26 02:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by sushimaven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, well i say that you go. you can meet other people too. get your friend to introduce you to other people there. you might even end up meeting guys you think are attractive and might want to start talking to. dont be nervous when you go because it will just make you look bad. just go in there and act like you are part of the big crowd. but whatever you do dont look nervous
2007-01-26 02:12:53 · answer #9 · answered by cheerleader for life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid to meet new people. Your friend invited you because she/he likes you and thinks that the other guests will like you too! You must be a cool person!!!
Don't worry. Go and be happy that your buddy thinks so highly of you.
2007-01-26 02:09:24 · answer #10 · answered by barking_snail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋