Summer is just around the corner and you know what that means … it’s time to party! And when you’re kickin’ up your heels at all of the warm weather cocktail parties you’ll attend this season, remember … cool broads know how to work it.
But whatever you do, don’t forget to dust off your cocktail party etiquette. A party is where people go to have fun and enjoy themselves, and there are some topics of conversation that’ll just never accomplish that goal. And though cool broads know how to keep the conversation interesting and fun, they also knows what topics to avoid.
These include:
Politics:
This is a tricky subject and I know lots of people out there love to debate political issues, but it’s been my experience that those types of conversations are best left for small groups and one-on-ones with a friend whose opinion you respect. People aren’t likely to be swayed by your boozy arguments about why they should support the Democratic party when they’re Republican (or vice versa) and if you get on your soapbox you’ll probably just end up ticking someone off. The only exception I can think of is when someone specifically asks your opinion on a particular issue because they’re still trying to form theirs. If that’s the case, discuss the subject quietly and then gracefully end the conversation when someone else joins the group.
Religion:
This topic is similar to politics … a deeply held set of beliefs that isn’t likely to change over a margarita. An exception here might be where you go to church and if you’re happy there, especially if someone has asked for this information because they’re thinking of joining.
How Gifted and Talented Your Kid Is:
Cool broads don’t boast. Besides, this topic is potentially awkward if you are talking to someone whose child’s test scores didn’t land him in the “brilliant” category as yours did.
How Much You Just Paid for Something:
In general, it’s bad form to discuss money. This includes how much you just paid for your highly-coveted Louis Vuitton, your shiny new Lexus, or your McMansion. There are exceptions to the rule, of course, but it’s usually with small ticket items, such as how much your pay your babysitter or the yard guy (and only discuss what you pay your yard guy if you pay him in currency ... wink wink).
