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How to survive parties

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3. If you spot an attractive man, smile at him. This is a very underrated dating technique and works brilliantly. If proximity permits, ask him something. Anything will do, like: 'Where's the bar?' or 'What time is it? 'If he's very good looking, and you're in the right mood, go up to him and say: 'Hi, how are you? I haven't seen you since the last one of these parties.' The chances are he was at the last party. Anyway, by the time he's finished working out whether he knows you or not, you're having a conversation. And try not to stare at a man even if your hormones are working overtime. He'll think you're a stalker and that's not a good look.

4. If a man you fancy is obviously with someone else, back off.

5. Pretend you are having a good time. If you feel left out, move around the room. People are always gathered around the bar and the loos, so go between the two. This also makes logical sense (see 6).

6. But if you feel very drunk and you have no one to chum up to, go home immediately.

7. Bumping into an ex. This is bound to happen, so work out beforehand who you think will be there. Arrange your mind into neutral and prepare to greet him pleasantly, as if he wasn't the worst thing that ever happened to you. Prepare yourself for the possibility that the man who broke your heart will be with someone new. She might even be someone you know. Before you go to the party decide soberly whether you intend to punch him or her. While it's perfectly acceptable to do so (in certain circumstances) spontaneous gestures are better when planned properly in advance. When it comes to it, stick to whatever you decide, even if you can't remember why.

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