Top 7 Party Survival Guide for Introverts
Introverts are awesome people who simply prefer to relax by spending time alone or with a
quiet group of friends.
However, parties and social events continue to exist and sometimes you have to get out
of your comfort zone.
Well, first thing first you need to decide when it's worth going out or not, for example,
you can optionally avoid wedding parties for people you barely know.
But you can't avoid parties for your own birthdays, promotions, or any of your own special events.
So, if you absolutely must go, here's how to make any party a pleasure instead of a
pain.
1.
Dress in something that makes you feel amazing.
There is nothing that will make you feel more self-conscious than a dress you have to keep
yanking up (or down).
Keep it simple.
Keep it classy.
2.
Don't overindulge in alcohol.
A little bit of alcohol can be a social lubricant but too much forces you out of your shell.
This drains your energy while creating a vulnerability hangover, not to mention the possibility of
an actual physical hangover to boot.
3.
Use Friends to Infiltrate New Social Circles
Being introverted doesn't necessarily mean being shy, but the two often overlap.
If you're having trouble talking with new people, have a friend or two that you can
piggyback off of to meet strangers.
Let your friend start conversations with someone you don't know, then offer your input as they
discuss.
You can easily sneak into conversations this way.
By talking with your friend and then include new people into the conversation.
Ask for their input on a topic you're already discussing.
This trick allows you to bring other people into your own, existing conversations, which
may be more comfortable for introverted brains.
However, If you finally find yourself stuck with someone you don't want to talk to, you
can politely say you need to check in with another friend.
4.
Take frequent timeouts.
The key to happy holiday party-going for an introvert is energy conservation.
Take frequent breaks from the buzzy party atmosphere.
Find a quiet spot and spend a few minutes grounding yourself.
Step out of your uncomfortable shoes, take a couple of slow breaths, and come back into
your body.
No need to rush.
Once you feel like yourself, you can head back out.
As Psychology Today explains, these moments alone provide some much-needed relief from
the various stimuli that overwhelm introvert brains.
You don't want to spend all your time away from the group, but even a few minutes can
be enough to recalibrate.
Admit it, at some point at a party, you've gone into the bathroom not because nature
called, but for a moment of quiet solitude.
Closing that bathroom door in that small, silent room can make a whole different kind
of relief.
You can even start it at your own parties.
You might be surprised how quickly people will latch on to the idea.
It's like having an area for smoking breaks, but without the second-hand lung cancer.
5.
Be yourself.
Oh, that old chestnut.
But how?!
Be a little vulnerable.
Risk starting conversations that are actually meaningful or interesting to you.
Introverts have trouble with small talk because we value deeper communication; quality not
quantity.
Try practicing genuine curiosity about the people you meet.
Discover the human behind the ugly sweater.
6.
Accept Small Talk as a Part of Life
Let's face it.
You just can't get to know new people without small talk.
Small talk is the path we take to that common ground.
What you do for work, where you live, who you know, and what you think of this cheese
dip are the highways you take until you can jump off on a more interesting social exit.
The truth is, there's no one trick that makes you good at small talk.
There are plenty you can try, but it's not a science.
However, accepting it as normal and okay is as essential to making it work as oil is to
an engine.
7.
Have an Escape Plan; use as needed.
For an introvert, one of the worst things that can happen at a party is to be trapped
there.
When your energy runs out, you'll want to keep one eye on the door, but if you rode
with friends, you're stuck waiting.
While you probably want to have a friend or two to talk with, it may be better if you're
not also their transportation.
At the very least, try to have an alternative way home.
Having an escape plan can help take the pressure off and put you in control of your energy.
While the more extroverted people at the party may not want it to end, you can slip out without
raining on someone else's parade.
Having a degree of control can also make you feel a bit better about hanging out with people
you don't know.
Well, that's the top 7 party survival guide for introverts.
Whenever you need to go to party, try to apply this tips and you will get some pleasure instead
of pain.
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