Showcase These Three Simple Qualities to Be the Perfect Party Guest
If parties make you anxious or just want to be a polite guest, here are three simple things to keep in mind upon arrival. By sticking to them, you are guaranteed to receive an invitation to your next dinner party.
Kitchn offers some tips on how to be a great party guest, but they point out that you should always try to demonstrate these three basic behaviors:
- Enthusiasm : Show how much you enjoy the evening by praising the host for the food, the theme of the party, their home, and so on.
- Curiosity : Skip small talk and ask questions to spark interesting conversation.
- Thanks : When leaving the party, thank the host for the invitation. If you want to go the extra mile, send a handwritten note in a few days.
Of course, most of them apply to any gathering, be it an informal gathering or a fancy dinner party. Be aware of these three events that your boss or other people you are counting on may attend. You will have a constant list of topics that will impress them and help them avoid awkward silence.
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