4 Ways to Feel More Comfortable at Parties
Key Communication Skills to Help You Enjoy Talking More at Gatherings
I just had a very social holiday season where I had some fun conversations over cookies and eggnog. Now that I am happily back on my couch most nights this January, it’s fun to reflect on the festive gatherings. I prefer in-depth conversations to small talk at parties, but I use these key communication skills to feel better at large parties, and these skills may help you too!
As a Voice Coach of 20 years, I love observing how people communicate and interact at social gatherings, and I have found that certain social cues help us feel more comfortable and engaging.
The next time you are at a gathering, notice the people who seem more comfortable. These people are likely using one or all of the following key communication skills.
The Four Key Party Conversation Skills:
Turn your body towards the person or people you enjoy speaking with at parties, especially if you wa…