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Is it tacky to attend a New Year's Eve event alone?
I just moved to a new area (for my job). All of my friends and family are a great distance away from me now. A coworker here has invited me to a New Years Eve party that she is throwing. I don't want to show up alone but it seems like that's my only option if I am going to show up (which I do want to go to her New Year's Eve party as a friendly gesture).
I'm not dating anyone and have no male friends that would be suitable for a party of this sort that live nearby. I want to make a good impression at the party but I'm not sure if having a date (or not) influences that.
Do you think it's tacky (or pitiful/sad/overall bad) to go to a local New Year's Eve event by myself? I mean, can I go to a New Year's Eve party alone?
Thanks for your input!
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yeah, if you go with someone you won't feel so alone, and you'd have someone to enjoy the new year's eve with, you might end up feeling depressed or upset in the end if you go alone, have fun!
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GIRL plan and simple Hell, No
you go to that party enjoy yourself and you might find that special person to bring the new year in with have fun.
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I think it's perfectly fine, but to decrease your anxiety ask your friend, quickly and casually, if she thinks it's cool for you to go stag to the party.
I think it's perfectly fine, and not the least bit awkward. It will generate conversation about your move and let people know you are the fresh blood in the room! Quite a positive position to be in when you are looking to met new people and expand your network.
The only reason I suggest casually letting your co-worker know, is because she knows the make-up of the party and can advise you, so at least you'll be prepared for you are in for, if it's mainly a couples event or not. Also, its not impolite at all to let her know you are coming alone, and as a good hostess, she will probably make a bit of an extra effort to introduce you around.
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Why on earth would it be tacky? Many people go to such gatherings alone. No one is going to look down their nose about it, and if someone does... Well, such people aren't worth your time to begin with.
So why waste worry on "those people."
Besides, going without a date gives you more time to mingle and meet people. Good way to make new friends in your area.
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