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By Mojo Jojo
Parties are supposed to be fun
but gimmicks can easily turn awry if you’re not careful. Enter the
“Party Monsters.”
You know what I’m talking
about. Like the “Lush” who ruins a party’s vibe with drunken
conversation or puking on the dance floor or the “Chismis Queen”
who spends the evening digging up dirt on her fellow guests only to
imprudently spout off her finds by the night’s end.
Don’t forget about the
“Misfit” who sticks out like a sore thumb and makes others
uncomfortable or the “Psychic Vampire” who sucks the life out of
the room with his pessimistic outlook and antisocial demeanor.
These “Party Monsters” can
lurk in any social occasion and sometimes, they might even be you!
It’s a frightening thought, but you can avoid becoming one of
these unfriendly fiends by keeping abreast of a few festive rules.
Dress the part—Being the
perfect partyphile is merely playing a role so prepare yourself for
your performance by selecting an appropriate costume. You don’t
want to be labeled as a misfit or fall prey to catty party-goers who
love to single out the super drab or overly ostentatious.
Make eye contact—Locking looks
with the right someone might make an evening, or even a lifetime.
Work the room and get eye-to-eye with your fellow partiers. You
might find a new friend, or at the very least spot potential
“party monsters” to stay clear from.
Easy on the booze—Keep your
presence of mind and drink moderately. While alcohol is known as the
“social lubricant,” too much of a good thing can turn ugly,
fast!
Talk it out—Don’t be afraid
to chat things up with other party-goers. This eases tensions and
wards off alienation. Just be careful to not be “trying hard.”
Mingle and make merry those monsters away.
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