How Do You Mingle When You're Single?

My friend works at a non-profit who's hosting a benefit party tomorrow night. I bought a ticket, because I think the organization itself is very, very cool (a not-for-profit org that teaches underprivileged kids how to play squash to help them get scholarships for college) and the money all goes to a good cause, and I was excited about hanging out with my friend, and I have a very cute black-and-white halter dress that I can't wait to wear.

The only wrench in the plans? Turns out, my friend has to work the door for the majority of the evening. I only budgeted buying one ticket, so I can't buy another to ask a friend, and I know right now a lot of my friends are watching their budgets and I feel uncomfortable asking them to buy their own ticket, when essentially, it's just because I want company.

So, I'm hitting the soiree solo. And I have to say-I'm excited!

Surprisingly, when I'm hitting a party solo, I've found one of the things that makes me MOST confident is either not hitting the bar at all, or only getting one drink and nursing it all night. I like feeling in control and on my A-game, and I hit the bar plenty for water or diet coke (since I've also found waiting in line at a bar is a great ice breaker) Still, even though I feel pretty confident chilling by myself, I've noticed that a lot of times I only talk to people who approach ME-and I'm ready to be bolder!

But I need your help!

Any tips and tricks that work for you when approaching attractive strangers at a party? Open to any and all suggestions-and, of course, I will let you know whether or not they've worked!



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