• Before you go to a party, brush up on your party etiquette. Even if you already know the host and many of the other guests, knowing how to mingle, participate in conversations and communicate with the host will ensure that you're always invited to parties within your social circle.
  
  

Mingling/Talking with Guests

• Maintain an upbeat attitude when speaking with other guests, even if you're not in the best of moods. A happy disposition could help you to make a new business contact or friend, and will help you maintain a favorable reputation. Do not interrupt others when they are speaking or talk more than you listen in a discussion--these actions will cause other guests to perceive you as pushy and rude. When you end a conversation, walk away while saying something nice, like "It was really nice talking to you" or "It was a pleasure meeting you."
  
  

Approaching/Introducing People

• If you know many of the other guests at the party, and notice that a few guests seem shy or unwilling to approach others, it is proper etiquette to introduce yourself and introduce these individuals to your friends or business associates. Display a friendly attitude and try to find a common interest with people who are bashful when it comes to mingling. You never know if the person you help could turn out to be a good friend or beneficial business contact in the future.
  
  

Thanking the Host

• Before you leave the party, it's proper etiquette to thank the host for a wonderful time. You can also send a note, flowers or a small token, such as a box of chocolates, to the host the day after the celebration. If you're attending a party for which you are the guest of honor, it is appropriate to send a bouquet of flowers to the party host before the gathering.