Friend is hosting a party where I will only know the host. Presumably host will be busy with others. How do I mingle and make conversation with a bunch of people who know each other?

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Approach strangers, introduce yourself, “Hi I’m Joe/Jane, I work at Deloitte, we’re harder to get into than Harvard.”

Everyone will be fascinated.

* I do this but I substitute Harvard for Community College

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I tried this out but people looked at me funny and I heard them whispering “why did he call himself Joe/Jane?”

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“Hi, I’m an accountant. I would love to do your taxes next year.” Works every time.

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Sounds legit to me

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Just introduce yourself to people. Ask where they’re from, how they know the host, etc. Don’t ask what they do for work right away

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This is a great answer. I’m extroverted and usually talk to strangers at parties and this is a great approach. If you happen upon an awkward group say you need to get a refreshment and find another group to talk too. You’ll be fine.

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Just hide in the corner. It’s what all introverts do

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And hope a dog appears and chooses us for pets

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Ask everyone what their favorite reptiles are

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Not the worst idea, but certainly a weird question.

“Hello, how much do you earn?”

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Do the Oxford comma next, then offer to vaccinate their kids against their will. That’s how people make friends on here, so…

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Depends on whether or not you're good looking

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Maybe, but not sure

- I'm not from US/UK as well

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What I usually do in that situation is to approach another person who is by themselves, and just be genuinely interested in them, then go from there.

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What if I’m the only one alone lol

Hi my name is X Deloitted to meet you

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Ask your friend if they’d mind introducing you to a few people when you get there (acknowledge you know they’ll be busy, maybe offer to help out as well).

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