Birthdays
Calendar events
New job or retirement
Wedding anniversaries
To say “Welcome Home”
Wine tasting
Neighbor welcoming
You mastered a new recipe
Summer is finally over and the weather is finally cooling down. Cue the backyard dinner party!
It’s football season, baby! Get out the chips and dip.
You got new pillows at HomeGoods and you need to show them off.
The kids are finally in school again! Time to kick-back and relax with friends.
You’re about to move away and want to say goodbye to all your family and friends with a killer soirée!
You’re engaged!
You’re preggers
You need to clean out your closet
Sport events
It’s Friday. Or Saturday. Or Tuesday. Whatever day it is, you’re craving some actual face time with the people you love most.
Your sibling or friend wants to introduce you to their new significant other.
You just got back from an amazing vacation and want to re-create some of the cuisines you tasted while traveling.
An old friend you haven’t seen in forever is in town.
Your first wine club shipment has arrived, and you want to attempt a few wine pairings, a la Martha Stewart’s pairing tips.
You’ve taken a cocktail-making class and are eager to show off your new skills as a bartender.
Reality show watch party
Gorgeous weather
Mercury is finally NOT in retrograde! Time to celebrate!
15 Tips to Make New Friends
Join group
Say nice things about other people
Make friends with friends-of-friends
Be aware of cultural differences
Take initiative
Be a good listener
Stay in touch
Increase your self-confidence
Be aware of your body language
Don’t be aggressive
Join social networks
Classmates or colleagues are potential besties
Be yourself
Ask questions
Be positive