Is the polite to introduce yourself to people you don't know at a party?

[sherazade92700]

I was told that when I go to a party I should introduce myself to people, I found this intrusive but I was looking for your opinion.

 

[Jona B]

duhh of coz

 

[miss_j]

You should introduce yourself to people. There are ways to be suave and not intrusive.

Food and drinks are the easiest topics of conversation. When you're up grabbing food or drinks, just start a conversation with the person next to you. Say something like, "OMG! Have you tried these squares?!" or "I'm sorry, what is that on your plate?". If the person mumbles something or answers quickly and doesn't seem interested in you, just move on. If the person wants to chat, then maybe ask, "How do you know the host?".

Everyone attending a party shares their relationship with the host. So, ask people how they know the host.

It can be intimidating to go up to a group and strike up a conversation, so find another lone person or couple and talk to them.

Another easy way to break into a conversation is to ask to sit next to someone on the couch.

I think you cross the boundaries of intrusive when you evesdrop into conversations and butt in. Also, giving a 10 minute background of yourself is also intrusive. You don't want to be overwhelming or too loud. If you're trying to chat someone and they don't seem interested, just move on.

OOh, the easiest way to introduce yourself is to compliment. Go up to someone and say, "Wow, I'm in love with your purse/shoes/makeup!!"

 

[love your creator]

i do this, because in other countries where ppl are more, i guess, raised with british etiquette, ppl are always introduced to each other, or introducing themselves to each other.

its just kind of lost on americans. so i do it anyway, because i think its rude to just walk around a room full of ppl and not talk to them.

actually though i wouldnt do it at a keg party

 

[Krissy]

normally they introduce themselves to you.. i mean when i go to parties i usually go with my friends so I already know people there through them because they usually introduce me or they know one of them and hten all of them introduce themselves to us..

who goes to a party alone though? lol.

 

[marys.momma]

When it's a party at someone's house, usually the host or hostess introduces people to each other. If that doesn't happen within a reasonable time, a guest may certainly walk up to another guest and say, "I'm John Jones! Joe Blow and I work together at Widgets." The other guest then replies, "Glad to meet you, John! I'm Tom Swift -- I know Joe from when we were both reporters for the newspaper."

The concept, as described in an etiquette book I once read, is "The roof is the introduction." In other words, you're both personal friends of the host or hostess, so presumably it's OK for you to get to know each other better.

However, if it's a big impersonal party, such as a charity event where people are clustered in groups at their own tables, or an alumni reunion where hundreds have showed up, it's OK to be more reserved. Sneak a peek at name tags, if any, and chat with the people you know. You can introduce them to other acquaintances of yours, if you like.

 

[Sarah]

I hate when random people start asking you questions at a party when your clearly giving them the cold shoulder. I would wait to be introduced by mutual friends.

 

[Colette~]

I wouldn't randomly walk up to people and introduce myself. That is a bit awkward. If you are talking with some of your friends and someone new approaches, make sure you introduce yourself and ask them something like, "So how do you know (insert party host's name)? What do you do?, etc.

 

[Raul Castro M.]

depends
but yea it is polite

 

[lovincupcakez]

umm ya its polite!!!