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The End of Awkward dinner parties. By Sacha Bernards and Mia Tarte. Don’t let this be you. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSzjbYomSWA&noredirect=1. What makes a party awkward?. Planning Your party . What’s the mood of the evening? Plan accordingly Clean Venue Appropriate music
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The End of Awkward dinner parties By SachaBernards and Mia Tarte
Don’t let this be you • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSzjbYomSWA&noredirect=1
Planning Your party • What’s the mood of the evening? Plan accordingly • Clean Venue • Appropriate music • Food/Drink • Plan for conversation topics/pieces • RSVPs • Invite the right people • Not too many (6-8) • Who will be compatible? • Couples/Singles and children
Prepare for special needs • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um2p4GlEbKg
Arriving at the party • Introduce your guests to one another • Have an inviting and comfortable layout • Take coats and purses, urging them to relax • Have seats available (but not too many!) • Give them some direction • Offer them a drink or show them to the bar • Let them know where they should sit • Spark conversation between other guests
Keep them entertained • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ACuI28p1Co • Having an interesting theme for your dinner • Give guests a task to help out with dinner • Put more talkative guests at the center so their conversation will ripple out • Provide appetizers and cocktails • Create a playlist • Mingle: give attention to every guest
After dinner • Games: the ups and downs • Change of scenery • Reposition everyone • Refresh drinks and conversation • Opportunity for first round of guests to leave Ending the party End time on invitation, Turning up the lights, Coffee & Tea, Changing into something more comfortable
How to not be an awkward guest • RSVP appropriately • Don’t come empty handed • STAY OFF OF YOUR CELL PHONE • Remember, you aren’t the only one that might feel awkward • Don’t overstay your welcome