10 Tips to Break the Ice at a Party
Humans are social animals and every now and then, you are gonna get invited to one party or the other. But whatever be the occasion viz. birthday, marriage or just another office party, there will always be some new faces out there and you are not supposed to just sulk in a corner feeling lonely but, go ahead and join the fun. So here are some tips on how to break the ice at a party.
1. Relax
What you do before the party is as important as what you do at it. So just try to relax. Even if socializing is not your strong point, just remember they are all people after all and it’s just another party. In fact look forward to meeting new people and networking with them.
2. Dress appropriately
This is vital as you don’t want to come across as too somber or too garish. Dress according to the occasion. You should seem approachable and smart. So some thinking should go into your choice of dress. Ditto with makeup. Just don’t go overboard.
3. Keep a smiling face
You don’t have to be a princess to make people want to talk to you. A smiling face can go a long way in breaking the ice with people. Others will think twice before approaching you if you keep on a pout all through the party. Seem friendly and happy.
4. Ask someone’s help
If you don’t seem to know many people in there, just ask a friend or even the host/hostess to introduce you to someone and then take it over from there. Just don’t stick to your friends all through the party like an accessory but go ahead and make some new friends.
5. Start a conversation
If you like a guy at the party, don’t just wait for him to approach you but take the initiative. Saying ‘hi’ to a stranger is not gonna kill you. Introduce yourself and see how it turns out.
