https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:08:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody/page/2#post-1575089 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:34:56 +0000 Madison43 1575089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Worked related/networking parties...yes, I can talk to anyone and am mostly comfortable. Social gatherings where I don't know anyone....I feel awkward just thinking about it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1575062 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:26:47 +0000 Meridian 1575062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574926 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:45:39 +0000 Springtime 1574926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574916 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:42:53 +0000 MamaMoose 1574916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup. I like meeting new people. It actually kind of annoys my husband how I'm so willing to talk to strangers. HA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574873 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:33:16 +0000 swurlygurl 1574873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: Ah, yes! I always find the pets!! </p> <p>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... ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574818 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:16:05 +0000 .twist. 1574818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: YES.</p> <p>haha I am completely awkward, unless there's alcohol. And then I think I'm still awkward but I think I'm awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574815 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:14:29 +0000 Alivoo01 1574815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>DH on the other hand. OMG! Freaking social butterfly man. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574727 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 09:47:00 +0000 LuLu Mom 1574727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574458 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 08:26:46 +0000 Adira 1574458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574419 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 08:12:28 +0000 mlm2934 1574419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: haha! This one sums it up for me - I pay lots of attention to the animals when I feel awkward :)</p> <p>[attach=2888/14/n46fcs.500x465.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574406 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 08:09:49 +0000 snowjewelz 1574406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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! </p> <p>I was a bridesmaid at my friend's wedding where I literally knew no one and that sucked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574027 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:57:42 +0000 HLK208 1574027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574025 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:57:27 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1574025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I try to avoid situations where I don't know a single soul. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1574020 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:52:24 +0000 MrsB2012 1574020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: haha that is me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573838 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:07:46 +0000 Synchronicity 1573838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, not at all. I avoid situations like that - I'm not great at putting myself out there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573830 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:05:41 +0000 Caly 1573830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Over the years I've gotten pretty good at the small talk with strangers. Doesn't bother me at this point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573782 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:47:08 +0000 MrsScallop 1573782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: Haha, nice! </p> <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573757 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:39:17 +0000 artsyfartsy 1573757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heck no. </p> [attach=3847/14/n45ghh.600x359.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573690 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:09:38 +0000 travelgirl1 1573690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573655 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:50:45 +0000 hummusgirl 1573655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I'm horrible and it's gotten worse in my old age! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573639 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:41:44 +0000 mrsjazz 1573639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, when I want to be. I'm pretty outgoing...but sometimes I like to sit back with my drink and just people watch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573631 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:38:21 +0000 Andrea 1573631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, I have gotten pretty good at small talk over the years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573579 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:12:43 +0000 Ra 1573579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! I'm way too socially awkward and I suck at small talk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573570 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:09:01 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1573570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends if there's booze - haha kidding</p> <p>I'm pretty awkward unless I know at least one person </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573549 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:54:23 +0000 BSB 1573549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends if I find someone who will talk to me and have something in common. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573509 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:29:51 +0000 MrsKoala 1573509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No and I hate going to them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573480 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:14:41 +0000 rachiecakes 1573480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Aria: this'll be me next week! </p> <p>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 &amp; DH can't make it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573477 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:14:07 +0000 MamaJ 1573477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I am too shy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573475 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:13:15 +0000 Smurfette 1573475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at all. I never know what to talk to people about. DH is great at it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-good-at-parties-where-you-dont-know-anybody#post-1573474 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:12:51 +0000 MaryM 1573474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>DH makes friends everywhere though, so as long as he's around, it's not as bad. </p>