Parties (and by 'parties,' I mean the kind where alcohol, music and young, hopefully-single socialites are thrown together in one venue) are bizarre social gatherings where, you might've been reluctant to go, but afterwards, you wouldn't have wanted to miss out. When you're the organizer of one, it's a constant bi*ch - the pressure of everyone having a good time is on you. When you're a friend of the one who threw the party (you're a plus one!); if everyone's having a good time, you get good rep for being friends with the kind of people who throw wicked parties - if it starts to suck, you stick around like flypaper while evading questions on how you know the freaks who threw the sucky party. If, you're attending a shindig all-alone, be it, invited or gatecrashing, your task is to charm other people into being your allies for the night.

Usually, if someone doesn't know something, they should ask, right? Here are 7 questions you could ask in a party, whoever you are.

Organizer:

Are you guys having fun? - You don't even have to let people know that you threw the party, what's important is finding out how people are enjoying your party (or not!).

Who are you guys with? - If your party is by invites-only, this is a covert way of asking if someone's crashing. Plus, it's also doubles as a way of getting to know your guests and new friends by who they're associated with in your social circle.

Plus Ones: (aka Friends of attendees)

Who threw this awesome party? - One, the party doesn't have to be awesome to ask this, two, well, it's a nice way to get to know who's responsible if you're gonna have a good time or not, plus, they might remember you the next time they throw a party.

Who's that girl / guy? - You're in the party, he/she's in the party, it's only natural that you mingle, right? Remember to call dibs first!

Solo Mission / Gatecrasher:

Where are the drinks? - If you get in a party and there are loads of people, you'll stand out as the only one not holding a drink. This is important, of course, since you're going to go in under the radar, infiltrating a party.

"May I take this dance?" or, also known as, bump the hot stranger, initiate eye contact and start dancing with them. - If you get a reaction that looks like a frowny emoticon, slowly back away, dancing; If you get a smile, or a dance back, get cozy in there! If you're a bit on the shy side, tap someone lightly and most of the time, they'll be the ones who'll do all the talking.

When's the next one? - This is a great compliment to a party that managed to kick your ass, and also, it makes the party-throwers feel that they've done their best for this planet. And, well, you get to find out when the next one's gonna be, so you could prepare with a date next time!