A party is a kind of microcosm of society itself and is an interesting place to observe people. It’s a place where you get to let your hair down a bit and where you get to see other people with their inhibitions lowered. A party can be fodder for many dinnertime stories; a place where interesting things and even more interesting people happen! With the party season on, this is your special chance to meet one of these, or worse, be one of these!
Wooohooo – the enthu cutlet
This guy is a born party animal; game for anything. If you play some music, he is the first one on the floor. If you suggest Dumb Charades she is the most animated and wholehearted participant. The enthu cutlet is the one you can depend upon to say your party was a success.
My eyes are closed so you can’t see me – the wallflower
This one is the opposite of the enthu cutlet. He or she has to be coaxed to attend a party and is there hoping never to be noticed. This one is that one painfully shy guest who prefers not to be seen or heard; whose idea of a nightmare is the loud music and crowds that characterise a party.
I’m telling you the end is nigh – the maudlin man
You’ve all met the Maudlin Man; that guy who thinks only terrible things are destined for the world and for him and his loved ones. He’s the one who feels the next World War is in the offing and who feels everyone hates him…. Usually, when he’s had a few stiff ones, that is. Where some people seem to develop a sparkling wit when a little inebriated, alcohol seems to have the opposite effect on some others who become bitter, morose, morbid and gloomy.
I have advice and I will give it – the philosopher
Get a couple of drinks down this one’s throat and suddenly he’s spouting Rumi at you or anyone in range. When presented with a small audience, his latent philosopher streak comes to the fore and he will regale anyone willing (and some unwilling as well) with his pet theories about what really ails the world.
I’ve got talent and this is my stage – the singer/performer
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This is typically that one person at your party with some modest talent you mistakenly urge to sing, dance, tell a joke or otherwise entertain guests. Big Mistake. This is the person who then simply goes on and on… simply won’t shut up! Ignoring, heckling, turning away; nothing will stop them – this is their moment in the sun!
You shilly sit – the I’m-not-drunk guy
This guy is a menace to himself and society in general. He ties his tongue up into knots saying the simplest of words but insists that he is not armed and dangerous behind the wheel of a car. The kindest thing for all concerned is if the 'I’m-not-drunk' guy passes out! Your party and the world are much safer!
