Article: In order for you to be fun at a party, you need to be having fun at a party. If you’re a nervous wreck, you won’t want to talk to other people or participate in any of the activities of the party. Take a moment to calm your nerves before you start to interact with people at the party.  Take some deep breaths if you start to feel anxious.  Focus your thoughts on the present and the positive aspects of being at a fun party. Consider getting a drink to loosen up. You need to keep your phone on you in case someone is trying to contact you, but you don’t want to be glued to it and miss out on the party. People will also think that you’re disinterested and aren’t any fun. When you arrive, put your phone in your pocket or purse so you can have fun at the party.  Turn your ringer on loud so you can hear your phone. Set your phone to vibrate if you don’t want your ringer to go off during the party and embarrass you. when you talk to people. Give people your full attention when they’re talking to you so they know you’re listening to them. If you’re constantly looking around the party while someone is answering you, then they’ll think that you’re rude and you don’t care about what they have to say. People will think that you’re more fun if they feel like you like them and value their opinions. to loosen people up. Jokes are an easy way to break the ice and get people comfortable around you. People will have more fun if they’re relaxed and loose. Don’t be afraid to make jokes at your own expense, either. It shows people that you’re silly and fun.  Try making cheesy impressions of people at the party, but don’t tease people too much or hurt their feelings. Tell the corniest joke or most awful pun that you know. People love to talk about themselves, so an easy way to get them talking to and having fun with you is to simply let them do it. Whether you’re on the dance floor, next to the chips and dip, or even away from the music, asking someone at the party about their life and what they like to do for fun is a surefire way to make yourself fun.  You can start with basic questions like, “So, what do you do for a living?” That will usually get the ball rolling and allows you to ask follow-up questions. If a song is playing, ask them if they know the song or like the music. Even if they don’t like it, it gets a conversation started. Try asking something personal and specific like, “What is your biggest fear?” People may get a kick out an engaging question as opposed to the small talk that often occurs at parties. Visit all of the different spaces of the party and talk to the different people and groups of people. If you stand in one spot or section of the party, you’ll limit the people you meet and the fun that you have.  People will remember you if you work your way around the party to have fun with them. Ignore the impulse to stay in one spot with familiar people and get out of your comfort zone to have a little fun! It’s a party, you should have fun, but be sure to drink in moderation. Alcohol is a great way to loosen people up and have fun, but nobody likes a sloppy drunk person at a party. Be sure to drink plenty of water in addition to any alcohol that you consume.
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Try to calm your nerves so you can engage people. Put your phone away when you get to the party. Make eye contact Tell jokes Ask people questions about themselves. Move around the party to talk to more people. Try not to drink too much.