What to take to a party makes all the difference, not what is at the party.
Bring a good attitude. Do not expect a bad time. If one expects to meet and find friends, one will find them. Have a purpose for being at the party. A person is needed because one does not want an inadequate person to grab on, and use one to get over social discomfort. Such an inadequate person will keep one away from focusing on the purpose for attending.
Use the purpose as a guide away from inadequate attendees.
Be authentic and relaxed as if speaking with one's closest friends. Do not get stiff, afraid, too formal, hysterical. Be open and liking of others so they are comfortable.
Bring positive behavior to the party. Be approachable so people will come. Smile so people will think one is warm, friendly, receptive. The face should not be emotionless. Uplift the face to show a real smile. Raise the face muscles. Look lively to convey someone of interest.
Bring openness to the party. Do not close in the body with crossed arms or turning towards the self. Open up the posture towards other people. Tilt towards another to show one is listening. The forward lean shows another that one wants to know him/her.
When touching others, touch from the shoulder to the elbow area. Do not grab. Weak and incomplete hand shakes are a turn off, not a connection. Be firm and complete when shaking another's hand, but not too hard.
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