Dinner Parties?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:48 pm

as soon as you enjoy your tacos, pretend to be violently ill and explain how you were exposed to ebola recently...i am sure they will hustle you right out!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:48 pm

Im with ya man. People suck and I dont want anything to do with them. My wife and I are very anti-social. However when ya gotta go ya gotta go and more times than not you end up being glad you did. Theres bound to be at least one cool person there. Park the car a few doors down in case you have to go listen to the news or something.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:48 pm

Ghee, dinner parties can be fun sometimes and other times.....................

Hmm, I haven't been to a dinner party in years!

No advice from me here, Far.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:51 pm

Far Rider wrote: ahhhh, the old ebola trick... should I toss a small pouch of 1000 island dressing on the floor too? :wah:nah...chunky RED salsa!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:51 pm

Now, don't undo the top of the salt shakers...............

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:54 pm

Tell everyone your going to give up killing people, its a conversation starter and it will really put everyone at ease.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:56 pm

Nomad wrote: Tell everyone your going to give up killing people, its a conversation starter and it will really put everyone at ease.
:wah: Oh that made me laugh........................

Yes, you need some pointers on how to have a social conversation. Don't talk with your mouth full to start off with...................and follow Nomad's advice!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:58 pm

Far Rider wrote: Last time I went to one of these the garbage disposal broke while I had just come up the walk... I stretched a 30 minute garbage disposal change out into a 3 hour "get lost trying to find a replacement" jaunt... ahahahaha! I got out of yaking and was a hero to the family... but we got invited back...

Counter attack....back up the terlet

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:00 pm

You can always pull the distributor cap on the car, then it put it back on tomorrow morning....................

*oops, the car won't start, dear*

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:14 pm

Oh Far, dear, dear Far... quit it already!! You sound like my DH, uncomfortable in a crowd of more than 2 people! He couldn't

understand it last summer when the neighbors left us a flyer

inviting us to their pool party... and we'd never met them! I went

and had a great time, even got to hold a 7 foot boa constrictor.

I wish there was another term for not drinking rather than "sober"

it sounds like you aren't any fun and that's just not so. I've gone

to parties where I didn't drink 'cause I'd given blood that day and

had all kinds of fun. Parties are to meet people. (I'd skip the

peppers, though!!;) )

You don't have anything in common? Never know until you try and

if all else fails... "How 'bout those Bears?"

:D

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:20 pm

Talk to them about your new business. Referrals, right. Threaten them if they don't.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:39 pm

Have one of the kids call you on the cell with a plea to come home right away.. Unless of course they are going with you....

The cell phone thing works well, I have used it several times... :sneaky:

Hell far do like I do find a chair and stay in it... Let them come to you if they wish to talk... Any good college games on tonight..!!

I have to do the dinner party thing more than I like to... actually I hate it but I have it down 1.5 to 2 hours and I'm out of there..:driving:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:51 pm

Im glad I read this. Ill never have a dinner party.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:05 pm

Simple solution. When at a loss for words, think "What would Peg say". Then you say the opposite.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:06 pm

Hmm, since Far is gone to his just reward, maybe I'll just start a food fight!

*reaching for the mashed potatos*

Lil~Basco · Post by **Lil~Basco** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:06 pm

Well Far....

if you partied like you did at the Pub last night,

perhaps you'd get the party livened up a bit???? :p

Oh, quit sweatin', you'll have a good time! Peppers and all!

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:59 pm

Lil~Basco wrote: Well Far....

if you partied like you did at the Pub last night,

perhaps you'd get the party livened up a bit???? :p

Oh, quit sweatin', you'll have a good time! Peppers and all!

Now THERE is an idea, Far... remove your pants like you always do

in the Pub... I'm sure it'll be a hit, honest!!

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:19 pm

Far Rider wrote: I have nothing in common with the guy whos house we are going to. NOT A THING! and I will go spend the next four hours wondering what the heck to talk about.

I might yak up a storm here, but I don't talk much in public gatherings.

Perhaps your ability to be a good listener is what gets you all the invites. The talkers need people to vocalize to, not another person who will compete with them for the floor.

Perhaps if you would go and filibuster the evening away, you might find people shying away from you................. This could be a win-win situation, if you can come up with the gab.

Lots of luck!

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:22 pm

valerie wrote: Now THERE is an idea, Far... remove your pants like you always do

in the Pub... I'm sure it'll be a hit, honest!!

:yh_rotfl Glad i missed that one.

CountryDweller · Post by **CountryDweller** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:30 pm

Lil~Basco wrote: Well Far....

if you partied like you did at the Pub last night,

perhaps you'd get the party livened up a bit???? :p

Oh, quit sweatin', you'll have a good time! Peppers and all!

Gee..sorry I missed all the fun last night! :wah:

Can ya do it again soon Far? Can ya...huh?! :p

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:40 pm

chonsigirl wrote: :wah: Oh that made me laugh........................

Yes, you need some pointers on how to have a social conversation. Don't talk with your mouth full to start off with...................and follow Nomad's advice!

OR...... Do talk with your mouth full and spray everyone in sight! :wah:

Make it an ewwwwwwwwwwwwww moment....

then drone on, in a monotone, about painting your fence and how long the paint took to dry. You will NEVER get invited back again!!!

But then...neither will your wife either!! Ooops!

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:01 pm

Far - I know I'm tooooo late - but just imagine you are coming to our house for dinner.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:42 am

Don't you just love it when something you were dreading so much turns out to be fun?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:50 am

WAAAAAAAY better than the other way round!

Glad you found a new bud, bud.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:16 am

Well well you had a good time..!!

Funny how that happens when you least expect it..!!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:19 am

I knew it would go down like that. Did you spill any taco juice on the carpet then throw a napkin on it ?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:31 am

Did you bring us leftovers?

venus · Post by **venus** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 2:45 pm

Far Rider wrote: hahahah see I shudda told you all how this started out... upon arrival the first thing that grabs my attention is a sign that says please remove your shoes as you enter our home! What the heck? I thought, dern this nights gonna suck! But they handed each of us a brand new out of the package pair of leather botomes slipper socks from Landsend. Then I said oh heck yes at least he has the decency to provide stuff to walk around it if hes gonna ask me to take off my boots!

so no I didnt spill anything on the carpet! and I'm sporting my new slipper socks as I type this in!

aahhha see not only a good time had but a new comfy set of sock slippers too boot...

see l had confidence in you far:rolleyes:

Valerie100 · Post by **Valerie100** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:55 pm

Far Rider, starting a conversation with people is easy. Talk about anything. Ask an open-ended question -- like "Don't you really like the color blue?" Point to a picture on the wall and start talking. Talk about the drive to the house. Talk about the house. Talk about your jobs. Talk about a nice sweater or outfit one of your hosts has on. Talk about the dinner. Conversation is easy. Pick something from the surroundings and start talking -- wa-lah.

I read this conversation starting tidbit in a book on social anxiety (Beyond Shyness: How to Conquer Social Anxiety, I believe). It's on the internet by Jonathan Berent. It works like a charm. I would highly recommend it.

Don't feel awkward, just start talking. Good luck and have fun!

http://www.social-anxiety.com/

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:03 pm

How did the party go Farlie?

Gosh by the responses you got here, a FG dinner party would be a total bust ahahahaha everyone in their corners...."observing" just what would we observe? Everyone else obverving.

Ahahahaha FG Party conversation:

Nice gun LC, can I shoot it?

Hey Nomad can we cut the top off your head and have a wee peak inside and see just what makes you tick?

Floppy and NV "SMILE!"

Chonsi what lovely big ears you have

Chris, you really are just a kid

Oh Valerie, your puppies are lovely (sorry I could not resist)

So that is what Far looks like (with pantz on)

Ahahaha it could go on and on forever

Ok back to your regular scheduled programming once again.

Alfred · Post by **Alfred** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:04 pm

dancing?

Socializing? :-2

i hate to even attempt these. :-5

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:35 pm

minks wrote: How did the party go Farlie?

Gosh by the responses you got here, a FG dinner party would be a total bust ahahahaha everyone in their corners...."observing" just what would we observe? Everyone else obverving.

Ahahahaha FG Party conversation:

Nice gun LC, can I shoot it?

Hey Nomad can we cut the top off your head and have a wee peak inside and see just what makes you tick?

Floppy and NV "SMILE!"

Chonsi what lovely big ears you have

Chris, you really are just a kid

Oh Valerie, your puppies are lovely (sorry I could not resist)

So that is what Far looks like (with pantz on)

Ahahaha it could go on and on forever

Ok back to your regular scheduled programming once again.

BTW, Minksie, I don't call mine PUPPIES!!!!

:yh_rotfl

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:40 pm

valerie wrote: BTW, Minksie, I don't call mine PUPPIES!!!!

:yh_rotfl

hehehehehehe I knew you would have something to say to that bit hehehehehe

And Far yeah you may end up with a black eye or something hehehehe Or better yet Santa will have a reindeer stomp ya.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:49 pm

Far Rider wrote: Then the t shirt I had made would be true!

"Far Rider"

"Whiskey Drinker"

"Part time Grinch"

"Reindeer Wrestler"

ahahaha and

Nutar