Don’t be
a&e |march 2020 |
a Party er p o o P
shay lawson co editor-in-chief
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hrowing a party was the quickest way I learned more about myself.
Between choosing the perfect playlist that makes people want to get up and dance around and preparing a cute setup of delicious food, it is no secret that throwing a party can be stressful.
And even though people may get bored and leave or a ginormous layer of chips and salsa covers the floor, inviting people over to your home is worth it because it makes you a creator, not a consumer.
Hosting teaches you how to embrace stress When throwing a party, anything can go wrong. There can be spills and messes. During these situations stress levels are high, but the way you handle it tells you a lot about yourself.
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Organization Skills Improve Before people come over to your house, most likely you will not want them walking into an absolute pigsty. Whether you are the anxious neat freak who deep cleans your house or someone who is more comfortable and confident about your clutter, your coordination skills advance.
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Boost Courage Being able to ask people to come into your home takes major risk. Your home is you. It is personal and reveals every detail about your life. Hosting others offers the opportunity to exercise a social boost. It takes courage to let people in and face their opinions about the food you prepared or how a conversation might go. Take a risk, and have a party.
Improves Generosity There is nothing more kind than opening your home to your companions. With that also comes the task of serving them and making sure everyone is comfortable. That takes compassion. It’s more than being a good host — it’s having manners.
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It’s fun Throwing a party is extremely exciting. It is one of the best ways to create anticipation and have something exciting to look forward to. There is nothing better than friends, food and music. The combination of the three is what you get at a party, and it makes you happy. | DESIGN BY SHAY LAWSON
