THE END OF AWKWARD DINNER PARTIES By Sacha

THE END OF AWKWARD DINNER PARTIES By Sacha Bernards and Mia Tarte

DON’T LET THIS BE YOU v http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=u. Szjb. Yom. SWA&noredir ect=1

WHAT MAKES A PARTY AWKWARD?

PLANNING YOUR PARTY v What’s the mood of the evening? Plan accordingly • • • Clean Venue Appropriate music Food/Drink Plan for conversation topics/pieces RSVPs v Invite the right people • Not too many (6 -8) • Who will be compatible? • Couples/Singles and children

PREPARE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS v http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=um 2 p 4 Gl. Eb. Kg

ARRIVING AT THE PARTY v Introduce your guests to one another v Have an inviting and comfortable layout • Take coats and purses, urging them to relax • Have seats available (but not too many!) v 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 v http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=0 ACu. I 28 p 1 Co v Having an interesting theme for your dinner v Give guests a task to help out with dinner v Put more talkative guests at the center so their conversation will ripple out v Provide appetizers and cocktails v Create a playlist v Mingle: give attention to every guest

AFTER DINNER v Games: the ups and downs v 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 v RSVP appropriately v Don’t come empty handed v STAY OFF OF YOUR CELL PHONE • Remember, you aren’t the only one that might feel awkward v Don’t overstay your welcome

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