Article: . If people are avoiding you or not coming up to talk to you, assess your body language. Notice if you're crossing your body and try to uncross your arms and legs. If you're looking down (or on your phone), look up and try to make eye contact with other people. Smile and look friendly. If you appear open and friendly, people are more likely to approach you. Stand near the action of the room. If you're standing far from the crowd, it may be harder for people to approach you. Find someone you don't know and introduce yourself. Keep it simple and don't overthink it. Once you know each other's names, you can start a conversation or find things you have in common. For example, go up to someone and say, "Hi, I'm Liv. What's your name?" Asking questions shows that you're interested and engaged in conversation. Make a point to ask open-ended questions so that the person can elaborate on their answers and build on the conversation. You'll get to know each other better and keep the conversation going. Ask questions such as, "How did you end up in Los Angeles?" and, "What kinds of things do you do for fun?" Meeting new people is easy if you're the first person they interact with once they get to the party. If you notice somebody new show up, go up to them and introduce yourself. If there's food at the party, offer to get them a drink or show them the food table. If you and the person are of age to drink alcohol, offer them a drink. Search for things about someone else you can connect with. You might find someone who attends the same school or university as you, is from your hometown, or is wearing a similar shirt. You have more things in common with most people than you might think. Comment on what you have in common. For example, say, "I like your shirt! I have the same one." Avoid staying in the same place all night. Get in the habit of moving around and seeing the room from different vantage points. This will help you observe what other people are doing and if you want to meet other interesting people present at the party. Moving can help you seem alluring to others and might keep people guessing. Aim to move every 10-15 minutes or so.
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Look approachable Introduce yourself to people you don't know. Ask questions to get to know people better. Talk to new people as they arrive. Find ways to connect with people. Move around the room.