How to Stand out at Social Gatherings and Parties
Be well groomed., Wear a fun, bright outfit., Be comfortable with yourself., Smile brightly!, Be polite and friendly., Try to talk to everyone., Have a good sense of humor., Do something unexpected., Let loose when you laugh., Be happy overall.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be well groomed.
Make sure you shower before going to the event! Cleanliness/personal hygiene is crucial. (Girls:
Use natural looking makeup; overdoing it will not work.) Use deodorant, brush your teeth, clean your ears, put on a pleasant scent of your particular liking, go to the salon and get a new hairdo, wax your eyebrows, get a manicure/pedicure.
Give yourself a fun new look that suits your personal style. -
Step 2: Wear a fun
Make sure it makes you feel beautiful! This can definitely boost your confidence and make people notice you. , Be yourself.
Be free spirited.
Don't be too self-conscious! Be confident.
If you're not
- pretend you're confident.
This may mean challenging yourself in ways you never thought of before, but you'd be amazed by how good it can make you feel once you do it.
When talking to someone, don't think about yourself or what the other person might be thinking about you unless they give you weird looks.
It can make you more nervous, and it can show. but focus on the other person instead.
Ask questions, smile, pay attention to what they're saying, and look them in the eye. , This is essential.
Always having a smile on gives out positive vibes and makes people feel more comfortable around you, and makes you look more approachable. , If someone talks to you, be interested in what they have to say.
Nod occasionally, throw in a "Yeah"
"Uh huh"
"I see"
"Oh cool" or anything that suggests that you're actually listening to them and not falling asleep.
If you like someone's shoes, tell them! Compliment people.
A good thought about someone is worthless unless it is said out loud.
However, don't be fake! Don't say you like someone's new hairdo if you think it's obnoxious.
Be real and honest.
Your thoughts will be valued. , Don't always expect others to initiate the conversation.
If they don't feel any vibes coming from you, chances are they won't be too interested in talking to you either.
So, talk to people! Ask how they're doing, if they're having a good time so far, if they ran into any friends, what's new in their life lately, etc.
Don't stick to one group of friends the whole time (but don't ditch them either).
Move around a little, try to interact with as many people as possible.
As for the people you don't know
- introduce yourself.
Smile bright, make eye contact, make conversation and show them that you are a person with an awesome personality that is worth getting to know.
One important rule of making good conversation is not to agree with everything they say.
You are an individual.
Express your opinions! Also, people love talking about themselves.
So, listen to them when they're talking to you! , Know when to be serious, but cracking a joke once in a while or using your wit can definitely lighten the mood.
Share a funny situation you have been in.
Laughs are one of the best ways to attract a crowd.
This will also make people remember you as a fun person they like being around! , Jump in the pool, bust loose on the dance floor like no one's watching, crack a silly joke, be witty, play a practical joke on someone, go crazy! This will make people remember you
- and you being there could possibly be the highlight of the event! Don't overdo it, however.
You might risk looking attention starved or a bit over the top.
Be original and tasteful, not foolish and obnoxious. , A confident person laughs out loud, and a person who laughs out loud gets attention.
Think Cameron Diaz, she has a famously quirky laugh.
Laughing at jokes or situations shows a confident, lighthearted sense of humor and makes others want to be around you. , To sum it all up, just be happy! Smile, be sweet, laugh if someone tells a joke.
This gives you a happier glow and tells people you're content and up to have a good time. -
Step 3: bright outfit.
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Step 4: Be comfortable with yourself.
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Step 5: Smile brightly!
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Step 6: Be polite and friendly.
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Step 7: Try to talk to everyone.
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Step 8: Have a good sense of humor.
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Step 9: Do something unexpected.
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Step 10: Let loose when you laugh.
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Step 11: Be happy overall.
Detailed Guide
Make sure you shower before going to the event! Cleanliness/personal hygiene is crucial. (Girls:
Use natural looking makeup; overdoing it will not work.) Use deodorant, brush your teeth, clean your ears, put on a pleasant scent of your particular liking, go to the salon and get a new hairdo, wax your eyebrows, get a manicure/pedicure.
Give yourself a fun new look that suits your personal style.
Make sure it makes you feel beautiful! This can definitely boost your confidence and make people notice you. , Be yourself.
Be free spirited.
Don't be too self-conscious! Be confident.
If you're not
- pretend you're confident.
This may mean challenging yourself in ways you never thought of before, but you'd be amazed by how good it can make you feel once you do it.
When talking to someone, don't think about yourself or what the other person might be thinking about you unless they give you weird looks.
It can make you more nervous, and it can show. but focus on the other person instead.
Ask questions, smile, pay attention to what they're saying, and look them in the eye. , This is essential.
Always having a smile on gives out positive vibes and makes people feel more comfortable around you, and makes you look more approachable. , If someone talks to you, be interested in what they have to say.
Nod occasionally, throw in a "Yeah"
"Uh huh"
"I see"
"Oh cool" or anything that suggests that you're actually listening to them and not falling asleep.
If you like someone's shoes, tell them! Compliment people.
A good thought about someone is worthless unless it is said out loud.
However, don't be fake! Don't say you like someone's new hairdo if you think it's obnoxious.
Be real and honest.
Your thoughts will be valued. , Don't always expect others to initiate the conversation.
If they don't feel any vibes coming from you, chances are they won't be too interested in talking to you either.
So, talk to people! Ask how they're doing, if they're having a good time so far, if they ran into any friends, what's new in their life lately, etc.
Don't stick to one group of friends the whole time (but don't ditch them either).
Move around a little, try to interact with as many people as possible.
As for the people you don't know
- introduce yourself.
Smile bright, make eye contact, make conversation and show them that you are a person with an awesome personality that is worth getting to know.
One important rule of making good conversation is not to agree with everything they say.
You are an individual.
Express your opinions! Also, people love talking about themselves.
So, listen to them when they're talking to you! , Know when to be serious, but cracking a joke once in a while or using your wit can definitely lighten the mood.
Share a funny situation you have been in.
Laughs are one of the best ways to attract a crowd.
This will also make people remember you as a fun person they like being around! , Jump in the pool, bust loose on the dance floor like no one's watching, crack a silly joke, be witty, play a practical joke on someone, go crazy! This will make people remember you
- and you being there could possibly be the highlight of the event! Don't overdo it, however.
You might risk looking attention starved or a bit over the top.
Be original and tasteful, not foolish and obnoxious. , A confident person laughs out loud, and a person who laughs out loud gets attention.
Think Cameron Diaz, she has a famously quirky laugh.
Laughing at jokes or situations shows a confident, lighthearted sense of humor and makes others want to be around you. , To sum it all up, just be happy! Smile, be sweet, laugh if someone tells a joke.
This gives you a happier glow and tells people you're content and up to have a good time.
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