How to Make a Memorable Entrance

Use the right door

You’ve been looking forward to a certain party all week. Yet, now that you’re standing at the door, all you want to do is crawl into a hole and die. It’s fine to feel that way as long as you can hide that feeling. The best way to join a party or other social event is to make a memorable entrance. With your confidence, grace and a few simple steps, people will be clamoring to talk to you.

Instructions

1. Stand outside the door for at least three seconds. Use this time to breathe deeply in and out, roll your shoulders back to adjust your posture and put on a subtle, Mona Lisa-type smile. Repeat a mantra in your head to the effect of: “I am the coolest. All eyes will be on me.”

2. Open the door with a brisk, swift motion. Watch heads turn as you step inside. Keep your subtle, mysterious smile.

3. Focus on something across the room and walk purposefully towards it. This gives you a chance to strut your stuff. The object of your focus could be someone you know. It could be a total stranger who looks interesting. It could also be a piece of art, a window or a plant. It doesn’t really matter what it is, as you may be intercepted before you reach it. It also gives you a goal so you are not floundering about trying to find someone to talk with.

4. Stride with confidence. Keep your head up with your eyes looking slightly upward. Extend your arms and keep them moving with the stride. Take long, languid steps.

5. Exhale and take in the room. By the time you reach the object you’ve focused on, turn around and absorb the room. You’ve already made your entrance, letting everyone know you are there. Now it’s time to party.

Tips & Warnings

• If you’ve reached your object and have no clue what to do next, just start talking to people. Make it a game. Try to meet at least five people within the next hour.

• If your jitters are getting the best of you, just remember half the people in the room are probably equally as nervous.

• Never skitter.

• Don’t look at the floor.