by Meghna Mukherjee

When you’re learning how to break the ice at a party, bringing something for the party like a bottle of wine that everyone can enjoy is a fabulous way to get conversations started! Focus your conversation on what you brought by offering it to people. 

1. Smile  The one accessory you always need to have before you leave your house and especially if you’re looking for ways to break the ice-a smile! Who wants to approach or be approached by someone who looks like they’re aloof?! Even if you feel uncomfortable smiling at strangers who might not smile back or might even give a haughty look, who cares?! This is one way you can easily start talking to people around you.

2. Get something with you to the party When you’re learning how to break the ice at a party, bringing something for the party like a bottle of wine that everyone can enjoy is a fabulous way to get conversations started! Focus your conversation on what you brought by offering it to people.

3. Loosen up  An important thing to keep in mind in how to break the ice at a party is to let loose and let go! If you stay serious and grave at a party, you won’t have anybody wanting to talk to you. If you stutter, mess up someone’s name or even your own name, just laugh and go with it! You’re allowed to make mistakes and goof up sometimes so just concentrate on having fun.

4. Offer suggestions  Offering suggestions is another simple way to break the ice at a party. Suggest some games or musicor rather help the host with the arrangements at the party. Ask another guest to join you in the same, and in no time you will have a number of people to talk to!

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