Are you a party person?

[cyber-sibes]

Just depends on what's going on. I like to have friends over and cook big meals for everyone. I usually invite our "stray" friends that have no other family around over for holidays, too. And once in a while it's nice to go somewhere for a special occasion. We don't party much anymore, and "work" parties tend to be pretty boring - don't you spend enough time with these people?

[jazzcat]

I voted that it depends. I get pretty stressed out over hosting a party. I've only done a few. As for going I'm not extremely social but I almost always end up having a good time and am glad I went afterwards. It's kind of like pulling teeth to get me to go sometimes though.

I'm considering throwing a big catered BBQ for my Dad's 84th birthday coming up next month. I won't mind that so much because I'll probably have it at his house and I won't have to cook.

[Cataholic]

Very interesting thread!

I am not really a 'party' person, per se, since I go to bed at 830 pm, and who has parties before then? snicker, snicker.

I like people, and generally get along with everyone (really, I am telling the truth). While I don't love big crowds, it isn't because of a fear of people, but, because it is too hard to manage a conversation in them.

To all the people that say "I don't know what to say" or "I say the wrong things..." remember that most people just want a friendly face to smile at! Just go up and say, "Hi, my name is Betty, and I don't think we have met, have we?" or, "My name is Betty, I don't know a soul here, do you"? Really, if you do it five or so times, it works!!

I went to an party with my sister in March. I was one of maybe 3 people that didn't speak english! I just smiled, and said hello, and within a few minutes, people realized I was clueless, and instantly included me in the conversation! The easiest way to get it off the ground, just smile and say hello. (the non-talker has to take some initiative!!).