Party help *advice needed

[Rho]

I'm going to a party where the amount of people I will know = zippo, apart from the host that is.

I've never been in this situation before and don't know what to do?

On the flip side I have been to parties where there would be some tool who was in my situation and if you paid him any attention he would attempt to hang around you all night or otherwise he would walk around to everyone trying to be wacky. Either way he would fast become a no-fly zone and be labeled the biggest loser there. How do I avoid this, without having to sit alone in a corner that is?

Ech, it's lame cos everyone is going to know each other and I am going to have anti-social proof. Can't peacock or anything because it is already a fancy dress, can't not go either cos that would make me a little pvssy, plus I already rsvp'ed.

What are some things I should/ shouldn't do?

 

[jdon23]

First off you are putting way to much pressure on yourself. RELAX. That's the only way you'll have fun. Who cares what other people think of you? MAKE a good impression!

Should:

- act friendly to EVERYONE. Smile a lot. Act like YOU are the party.
Everyone loves you.
- introduce yourself to people, and most importantly, REMEMBER their name. If you call them by their name later on, they will instantly like you for remembering their name.
- start/jump into as many convos as you can. Show you are a fun guy to be around

Shouldn't:
- sit in the corner with a drink by yourself
- act like people are doing you a favor by talking to you


Basically, just act very social and outgoing. I have been in the same situation as you. I started talking to everyone, and made them laugh. After a while, people were introducing themselves to me and I became the life of the party.

 

[Rho]

@jdon: cheers man, this is how I was planning to act but I don't know if I have it in me to become the life of the party, my attempt could be disastrous, its free drinks all night too so I gotta make sure I do not go overboard on the alco. Im gonna give it a try though.

Also, there are gonna be 100+ at this party (host = captain popular), which is invite only, so this will also make it harder for me imo; as at smaller gatherings the group tends to consolidate into one big group and at bigger parties everyone fragments into their own personal friendship circles.

@amante: nice idea man, I like it. She already ribbed me about being her little b*tch once when I agreed to do something that she asked for, which pissed me off to no end , this would confirm her beliefs, ah well not like I care...