I am not very good at this... I'm pretty good if I just know one person though. Gotta get better at just starting conversations with strangers!
Are you good at parties where you don't know anybody?
I am not very good at this... I'm pretty good if I just know one person though. Gotta get better at just starting conversations with strangers!
Are you good at parties where you don't know anybody?
pear / 1998 posts
Haha, no. I went to a holiday party hosted by a friend of a friend. She was busy hosting, so I literally stood in a corner. It didn't help that it seemed like everyone knew each other. The host's two nieces came over so I ended up sitting on the stairs talking to them about our favorite animals.
honeydew / 7230 posts
Only if I'm drinking quite a bit. These days we don't go to many parties with strangers though!
nectarine / 2973 posts
No, I'm not very good at putting myself out there and meeting people.
persimmon / 1121 posts
I am terrible at this. Just went to a friend's wedding where I didn't know anyone and it was soooo awkward.
pomelo / 5129 posts
I get social anxiety in situations like this. I HAVE to know ahead of time at least one person other than the host or I will be miserable.
DH makes friends everywhere though, so as long as he's around, it's not as bad.
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
Not at all. I never know what to talk to people about. DH is great at it.
coconut / 8279 posts
@Aria: this'll be me next week!
I hope so - I'm going to a wedding next week where I'm sure I'll see some folks from high school but it's been over a decade since I've last seen them & DH can't make it.
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
Depends if I find someone who will talk to me and have something in common.
GOLD / papaya / 10166 posts
Depends if there's booze - haha kidding
I'm pretty awkward unless I know at least one person
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
Yup, I have gotten pretty good at small talk over the years.
coconut / 8234 posts
Yes, when I want to be. I'm pretty outgoing...but sometimes I like to sit back with my drink and just people watch.
cantaloupe / 6630 posts
It depends, sometimes I'm okay, other times I'm so awkward and terrible. If someone comes over to talk to me I'm usually fine but I'm really bad at going over to introduce myself to people I don't know.
persimmon / 1328 posts
@Danizaur: Haha, nice!
I would love to be good at parties where I don't know anyone, but they are usually very awkward experiences for me. Taking to strangers is hard.
nectarine / 2765 posts
Over the years I've gotten pretty good at the small talk with strangers. Doesn't bother me at this point.
grapefruit / 4089 posts
Nope, not at all. I avoid situations like that - I'm not great at putting myself out there!
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
No, I try to avoid situations where I don't know a single soul.
pineapple / 12234 posts
I have to know at least one person! But I try to talk to new people. The worst are kids birthday parties since most parents are either focused on their kids or some parents know each other really well while other parents don't.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
I was just at a bridal shower where my only friend was coming late so I didn't know anyone besides the bride. I just had to put on a brave face, sit at a table and start introducing myself/making small talk!
I was a bridesmaid at my friend's wedding where I literally knew no one and that sucked!
grapefruit / 4311 posts
@Danizaur: haha! This one sums it up for me - I pay lots of attention to the animals when I feel awkward
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
No. I hate going to parties where I don't know anyone. Or even if I only knew a couple people. I don't like being surrounded by strangers and I'm shy and awkward!
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts
No, I avoid parties when I wont' know anyone, I suck at small talk...I must have a glass of wine (or 2) to help me loosen up.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
Nope! I'm a total wallflower, but if I know some people there, then it's not as bad. I'll at least try since they'll introduce me to other people. Can't on my own.
DH on the other hand. OMG! Freaking social butterfly man.
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Danizaur: YES.
haha I am completely awkward, unless there's alcohol. And then I think I'm still awkward but I think I'm awesome.
honeydew / 7091 posts
@runnerd: Ah, yes! I always find the pets!!
I hate hate hate being around new people. Once I get uncomfortable I clam up and that is it. Probably why I like spending so much time online...
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
Yup. I like meeting new people. It actually kind of annoys my husband how I'm so willing to talk to strangers. HA.
pomegranate / 3204 posts
Nope, totally awkward. I went to DH's friends wedding and he was in the wedding so I had to stand/sit by myself a lot. I was pregnant at the time so no alcohol for me. I hated it.
pomegranate / 3716 posts
No, I hate them and feel so awkward. But I force myself to go to 1 - 2 industry networking events every month. Usually I'll know a person or two, but it does require meeting new people and small talk (which I'm terrible at).
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