Getting into an unfamiliar company, be it some kind of business event or a friendly party, everyone feels a little out of place. Many in this situation look confused, withdraw into themselves and simply wait for the end of the evening. To avoid such awkward feelings, it is worthwhile to prepare yourself in advance for meeting new people.
1. Preparation. Be sure to learn in advance about the people who will gather at the event and determine the purpose of his visit: have a good time, find business partners or just get to know someone. It is also important to understand what rules of the dress code to adhere to: for a corporate party it is more appropriate to choose an evening dress, and for a youth holiday jeans are also suitable. It’s not worth borrowing an outfit from friends, because other people's things are fettered, and it looks as natural as possible. It is also important to pay attention to hairstyle and makeup.
2. Acquaintance. A mandatory point is to get acquainted with the hero of the occasion or the hosts of the event. But do not limit yourself to communicating only with these people. It is also worth getting to know the rest of the guests. If the situation is official, you can say your name and surname, as well as indicate the profession. Here, a business card with a phone number, email address and brief information about yourself will come in handy. If the party is informal, then presenting by name will be enough.
3. Communication. Sitting alone in the corner all night is not worth it, but too talkative people also do not cause approval. Before you join the conversation, you should feel the general atmosphere. In order not to look silly, you should not try to maintain a conversation whose topic is not entirely clear.
In a society of strangers, it is important to observe the measure in everything. Do not abuse alcohol and behave too cheekily. Leaving the event, you must definitely say goodbye to the hosts. And at the events that take place in any institution, you can say goodbye only to new friends.
Some people in the new society behave easily and naturally, while others face some difficulties. In any situation, you should behave naturally and calmly, show sincere interest, be an attentive interlocutor and listen to people, do not be shy to be interested in others and ask questions, and in conflict situations do not listen to emotions and maintain composure.