DO’s and DON’Ts at College Parties

These aren’t strict rules, but more like guidelines. Feel free to break them if your friends convince you “dude, you should totally do that”

DO

Be welcoming and outgoing, meeting and socializing with new people

DON’T

Stand in a closed off group consisting solely of guys.

DO

Have a good friend introduce you, put in a good word, and be ready to swoop in to save you at opportune times.

DON’T

Have your drunken friends swear that you saved all of their lives by performing the Heimlich maneuver when they were all choking on the same chicken bone.

DO

Break the ice with an interesting and entertaining comment or question.

DON’T

Offer to play a guessing game, and then proceed to “guess” her name, house, major, birthday, and favorite band.

DO

Hold an interesting and engaging conversation with her about topics you’re both interested in.

DON’T

Serenade her with your original composition, telling her how she made you feel when you saw her picture on Donut for the first time.

DO

Go on the dance floor, and get bucked and crazy as if you don’t have a care in the world.

DON’T

Stand on the dance floor having awkward conversations.