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Another tricky DG to get stuck with is the talker. These people really like to chat and really have to tell you every intimate detail about their crushingly dull lives. Crucially, they have absolutely no interest in you or what you have to say; you are merely there to be talked at. There are two tactics for dealing with these dreaded guests—first, have a friend who can be called upon to rescue you from an emergency situation at a prearranged cue, secondly, let the DGs s witter away to you while you replay one of your favorite movies in your head. They’ll get bored eventually and move onto some other victim or if that doesn’t work, say, “I’ve really enjoyed talking with you, but I better...now.” Heading to the kitchen or the ladies’ room is always acceptable and perhaps even saves hurt feelings.
Everyone Brought A Gift But You We know that most parties require a gift of some sort for the host, but somehow in the excitement of planning your outfit and picturing how much free champagne you’re going to chug, buying a gift might have just slip your mind. So how do you get over the social embarrassment of turning up to a party as the ONLY person without a gift? There are two of ways of getting around this. • Chutzpah – just waltz into the party, don’t mention that you didn’t bring a present and pretend like there’s nothing amiss. Your host will be far too polite to ask where your gift is and the matter will be buried.
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• Bluff – ask the host if the gift you mailed has arrived yet. When the host inevitably says no, ask him or her to look out for a delivery very soon, then order something online when you get home.