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USE COMPLIMENTS: It's hard to ignore someone who's stroking your ego, right? You can begin chatting with a stranger by simply praising her on her terrific hair or funky jewelry. Just make sure you're not too gushy.
BE AN OBSERVER. Turn to the person next to you and ask them how they know the host or comment on how great the place looks.
CHEAT YOUR WAY IN. It's rude to bust in on a group, so stand on the periphery and chime in during a pause: "I'm sorry, I was walking by and I heard ...