What's the secret to getting people out - from your office to the park to the beach - in a manner that is fun and memorable? Why do people so often avoid going out because they believe it means they aren't being social? How can you turn the average, run-of-the-mill social event into an amazing social event with some creativity? Well, I have some great ideas for helping you get your guests out and about - by simply taking an honest look at how you are approaching your social events.
The number one mistake made by most people when it comes to social events is that they make their invitations a little too general. You want to make sure that your invitations are as specific as possible - but not to the point where the person you're trying to get out of the house is disappointed. Most people will try to fit in as many friends and family members on their invitation list as possible - even if this means you have to invite just a couple of people to every event. This means that no matter who shows up - the event can always be considered underwhelming.
So how do you keep people from thinking they have to miss out on any fun that is happening, and just'show up' at the right time? Well, start by setting a plan and keeping it flexible. It's okay to invite just a few people to every event - if they don't show up the first time, they won't show up the second.
Another great idea is to have a 'pre-party' that happens before the event. If the event is going to be at home, you can invite your best friend or the guy who worked next to you last summer. This will give you a chance to get to know each other - and give your friends something to look forward to too. If you are going to be at the local pub or restaurant, you might as well have the entire bar booked up and set up for entertainment, which is a good way to ensure that everyone at the event has a great time.
Another idea is to have a 'dinner-only' event instead of an event where you invite everyone. Instead of inviting a bunch of guys, you can have a girl and a boy together, or a bunch of girls and guys. You can even have a dinner date where you are invited to a romantic evening out on a date - something that you won't see every day.
All you have to do is find some creativity in what you do to make your social events more memorable. If you use creativity to design your invitations and keep them flexible, you will never have to worry about what to do with a boring event. If you can also use creativity to get your guests out and meeting and greeting other people, you will find that your social experiences become unforgettable.