Hey E7X13R, don't be shy. A welcome tip for courting and a great time:
When you go into a room or yard, (outside parties) scan the room. Who is in there. Do you know some people? For instance:
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I was at a party yesterday, this girl invited me, I haven't seen her for years, but she invited me. She invited all her friends too, and more. I knew no one, except her, her sister and her brother.
Looked who is there I knew. Allright.
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Order a pint. Go up to the DJ booth, if there is any. Talk with the DJ about his fee, equipment, whatever. Mostly he introduces you to some people he knows at the party. Knowing something about his equipment helps a lot. You made your first contact! YAY!
Break up the conversation whenever you like or when you don't have anything to say. Excuse yourself that your going to get a beer, wish him good luck. When you are walking to the beer-order place, look around again. Scan the room and mark your targets. (Don't pee. When you see a nice girl or guy -float boat thing-, she/he sees you too and smiles, smile back. But don't go there. Order a pint. If she/he doesn't smile she probably doesn't see you. Or your ugly. If that's the fact you picked a wrong target.)
Alright. You made a conversation and you woo 'ed on some of the locals. Damn feels good. Order a beer, talk to the bartender about the party. Your at your second beer and you made great effort so far without getting drunk.
The staff at a party mostly knows a lot of people there. Not always though. (Hired staff) Drink your beer at the bar and scan the room. Watch all the 'targets'who come near the bar and order a beer, w/e. Smile at them, but not to obvious. If your target comes near, smile and say hey. Expect a hey back, if not, she's a bitch find another target. Continue the conversation with something Witty. (I.E. Nice party, is cheesy. Don't talk about the weather. Be creative. Anticipate on the situation. -If she orders a lot of beer, ask her if shes thirsty-.)
Then you go on about the fact you know no one on this party (exceptions). You made DJ contact, Crowd contact, bartender contact, target contact. Without getting drunk. And the beauty is, you don't have to treat your target. Money stays in the pocket. (Esp. when the beer is free, WHOO HOO!)
I don't go to too many parties, I attend clubs. Hope this helps.
Guide to courting, by Speelbal.
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EDIT: LOL, THIS SUX!