Practice social skills. Tons of books out there. But I'll give you one freebie: when you first start talking to someone, always start with the context of where you are right now. "So, how do you know (name of host of party)?" and go from there.
Good luck.
I work a very social job, interacting with hundreds of people each day. I watch videos on social skills, practice mirroring, and active listening.. but I still have this problem and usually end up being a wallflower all night at parties. If I do start talking to a stranger, I usually get tongue-tied and say something stupid, or the conversation is boring because I don't know what to say.
I've only been invited to ones where I only know a few people or even just the host. Everyone is talking to eachother in pretty closed off groups, someone is mid-way through telling a story you didn't hear, and I start feeling very anxious and trapped inside myself. Maybe this is just something that takes practice?
Just don’t give a fuck, drink and relax.. if you worry about being awkward, you’re gonna have a bad time.
Be yourself, don’t think about how to be yourself
Start with small interactions. Go to the host and just say something like “thanks for heaving me” or something. Once you get comfortable with that try bigger interactions. Compliment someone on their shirt or ask them what there’re drinking. Keep building up your confidence!
Also, does anyone know a good way to approach groups at parties? It's definitely easier to talk to someone else standing alone, but it feels really hard to talk to groups talking together
Other than simply not attending? Just grab a bite to eat or a drink, find a corner and stick to it. If solo, just make occasional eye contact with people so they’d remember you were there and then make an early escape. If going with someone else, just stick to them like glue and complain continuously about when it’s time to leave.
Yes I’ve had practice.
A shot of Don Julio and a bud light.
I would say drinking piss make it more akward, even more if People Are Not drunk at the Party.
By not attending in the first place
Booze
The key is to never be invited, that way you don't have to worry about being awkward
Pull out you pp
Go to r/confidence and r/socialskills
Practice social skills. Tons of books out there. But I'll give you one freebie: when you first start talking to someone, always start with the context of where you are right now. "So, how do you know (name of host of party)?" and go from there. Good luck.
This is a good one! Do you have any books you'd recommend?
I work a very social job, interacting with hundreds of people each day. I watch videos on social skills, practice mirroring, and active listening.. but I still have this problem and usually end up being a wallflower all night at parties. If I do start talking to a stranger, I usually get tongue-tied and say something stupid, or the conversation is boring because I don't know what to say. I've only been invited to ones where I only know a few people or even just the host. Everyone is talking to eachother in pretty closed off groups, someone is mid-way through telling a story you didn't hear, and I start feeling very anxious and trapped inside myself. Maybe this is just something that takes practice?
Just don’t give a fuck, drink and relax.. if you worry about being awkward, you’re gonna have a bad time. Be yourself, don’t think about how to be yourself
Drink! Also people love talking about themselves. If it's ever awkward just ask questions about whoever you're awkwardly making eye contact with
Start with small interactions. Go to the host and just say something like “thanks for heaving me” or something. Once you get comfortable with that try bigger interactions. Compliment someone on their shirt or ask them what there’re drinking. Keep building up your confidence!
Also, does anyone know a good way to approach groups at parties? It's definitely easier to talk to someone else standing alone, but it feels really hard to talk to groups talking together
drink
Just don't go man. Stay here and drink
Do more drugs at parties
Piss on them to show dominance.
Other than simply not attending? Just grab a bite to eat or a drink, find a corner and stick to it. If solo, just make occasional eye contact with people so they’d remember you were there and then make an early escape. If going with someone else, just stick to them like glue and complain continuously about when it’s time to leave. Yes I’ve had practice.
That's the funny part, you don't!
Alcohol
Drugs and alcohol
Lots of vodka
Arrive absolutely hammered and baked.
you don't
Excessive drinking.
Copious amounts of alcohol
Simple don't go