Am I the only person that hates parties?

[Galen 1,353]

For me, it really depends on what kind of parties we're talking about. But Kingyo generally said what I think of most parties.

 

They are indeed too crowded, and I'd rather be able to socialize with a few people that I can get to know rather than mingle with everyone while hardly talking. I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how that can be deemed "socializing" when you see so many people, but you never get to truly know any of them.

 

They are unnaturally noisy. I also never figured out how even 10 people can make the amount of noise you can expect from ten times that number. It also makes it really hard to talk to people, which I would've thought is the whole point of parties: hanging out and getting to know people.

 

And then, this:

 

 

 

4) I don't know what to do. After greeting the host or the guests, I have no freaking idea what I should do besides nibble and continuously fetch myself awkward drinks from the punch table.

 

So. Much. This. How does everyone else "know what to do" after greeting the host who, for some reason only the universe knows, is never there after you see him/her for the first time.

Generally, the above are the reasons why I prefer to just hang out with a few people that I'm comfortable with. You can say "socializing" has never been my strong point by any stretch, but if socializing means just seeing new faces once every time you leave the house, then anyone who says I'm not good at it is really complementing me

 

That being said, parties are worth it just for the cake, if there is any. But especially if it's a house party, after I've had my share, I'm OUT (unless it's a really close friend, which would be the case if I was ever at a bday party).

[SwigglySwiggly 358]

I don't see the appeal of them. Even family parties. They're full of crappy music, people dancing (I can't dance for sh*t), my aunt gets mad at me for not talking (WTF!?), some of my cousins look at me like I'm some sort of weirdo and 98% of the time I don't eat cake. Yea, I hate birthday cake, It's very generic tasting. Problem? I'd rather have pumpkin pie or better yet cheese cake. Why don't they at least have cheese cake? Why is it always the same cake that taste like cardboard? Oh and those stupid little horns they give to kids that make noise, I hate those.

 

So do you hate parties? Do you like them? Do you LUVZ them? Is Pinkie Pie mad at me?

Awww, you're an introvert, just like me. Last time I went to a party was last week at my cousin's birthday I just walked out and walked home (2km walk) the walk was long but it was worth it. It is normal to dislike parties. Pinkie Pie wont be mad at you, she's just concerned.

[Fluttershyfan94 5,738]

Only thing I dislike about parties are the crowds, I love cakes and the music is okay but in a crowded place I often have a hard time breathing. It's just not something I enjoy but the cake makes up for it.

[ReverseFaller 2,483]

I don't like parties either. I usually just sit alone at parties bored out of my mind. I don't really try to talk to anybody, because when I do it usually fails. I also don't know what to do at parties. You know when you go to a party and everybody knows each other and is having such a good time, and you're kind of just there? Actually, I don't get invited to parties anymore which I really don't mind. It saves me the trouble of having to socialize. Then again, the biggest party I've been to was maybe 15 people and they were all mostly from my school. I'll admit that I do like doing stuff with my friends, and when all they do is parties I get a bit annoyed. Why can't we do something else together, like a movie?

 

I've said it already but parties just make me feel alone. Everybody else in my "friend group" gets along so great with these new people, and I'm usually the awkward Fluttershy in the corner. Yay? 

[~SadisticFluttershy~ 779]

Pinkie would be sad about me too not liking parties.

 

I haven't had a birthday party since I was little. I don't like cake either, I don't care what it is, I don't like the tasting of any cake.

Most of time I don't talk anyway. If I was celebrating my birthday, it would be with my family like my dad, sister, momma, any other family member, but in a small group.

 

But, that doesn't necessarily mean I won't go to any of my family members birthday celebrations.. sometimes I like to go to them to hang out, talk to my family, stuff like that.

 

But yeah.. I'm just not a fan of parties either.

[Gone Airbourne 21,969]

It really depends "what" kind of a party we are talking about here. For the most past no I do not like parties all that much but if its with people I know and trust then yeah sounds good to me I'll have a blast then.

[yeet 2,026]

I would prefer not to go to a party, but if a good friend invites me I'll probably go. Parties i find wasts of time are the ones we get in primary school, all it is, is some crappy DJ playing some songs in a dark hall filled with people that seem to be on acid because they had to much sugar and then after it's finished we wait for ages for our parents to pick us up. But other than that parties are decent.

[Lisa 5,552]

I love parties.

In fact, I love them so much, Pinkie Pie would be ecstatic with me. I don't know if many of you guys knew this, but I tend to go to a lot of parties. Usually with my friends, without my friends it can be pretty boring. I just love the loud music and meeting new people, I tend to be a social butterfly. :3

 

Though I don't usually like the food. Most of the time it's terrible. 

Edited December 12, 2013 by Monique

[KatieHooves 51]

If it is a small party with just my friends, I don't mind. A big party with a bunch of people I don't know terrifies me and I'll usually be hiding in an empty room the whole time.

[Naive Wolf Josh 93]

I'm a regular Dungeon/Game Master every other Saturday for Pathfinder.  While I may not enjoy parties with a larger group, which is well over 12 people, small gathering parties much like Pinkie Pie throws for her "Elements of Harmony" friends I might find quite enjoyable.

 

I would bring my own drinks still.

[Rinkitty 589]

Not at all.

 

I can't stand parties. There's WAY too much going on. Too much noise, too much visual stimuli, too much people, too much everything.

 

I do not do well in social situations.

[Sunlight 357]

Their appeal really depends on what kind of party it is. I don't mind a small party with reasonably loud music, but I can't stand parties with heaps of people I hardly know and blaring music. Gives me a headache. .-.

[Scootaloo Is Best Filly 576]

It depends on the situation, and what's involved in said party. Like for example, if it's a small party with some friends, and maybe some of their friends with some loud music thrown in than I will have a good time. If however it is a large party with a bunch of people doing drugs and drinking, than I begin to hate it and want to get out of there as fast as possible. It just depends on quite a few circumstances.

[Neon Fire 473]

I have never danced or technically even really been to a party. Sure, my parents sometimes invite family for holidays but it's not a party lol. I have been to party like things though. I like the food.

[Tanner 186]

I don't mind small parties where everyone knows everyone, but I dislike large gatherings.

Not sure why, it's just not as fun. 

[Frith is Magick 1,471]

I enjoy small family gatherings, but not being in large groups of people. The food makes or breaks any social event, at least for people like me who avoid conversation.

[碇 シンジン 27,427]

I never understood what is the point of parties at all  I mean yea it is to celebrate something but what is it actually? people just being together doing basically nothing just talking and maybe eating I personally dont really get it at all.  in my experience every party is me sitting alone quietly while everyone else is talking and doing stuff. I really dont have anything to say to anyone i dont really get anything out of attending a party. I just never figured it out so  i stopped going to all of the gatherings .

[Feather Scribbles 194]

Far from it. I hate social gatherings, and unless I find someone really interesting, I dislike social interactions in general. I'm a natural hermit.

[Victoria Sponge 1,014]

I don't like the rowdy drug and alcohol fuelled ones, I loved parties when I was a child though, when you would just dance and listen to music and eat loads of junk food. I'm ok with calm parties nowadays.

[Props Valroa 26,173]

I hate parties in general. I can't help but feel left out. Also I just hate noise and such.

[The Recherche 29,965]

Honestly? I run out of energy relatively easily... so yes, I'm not a fan of parties, or anything like that.  Weddings are kinda nice... but just going to a party on a Saturday night isn't my idea of a good time. I'll just watch some YouTube videos instead.

[Ed Lyons 105]

Last time I went to a big party, I hid under the table and read Dragonball until it was taken off me. Apparently, you need to socialise at them, what a joke! The music was loud, the people were loud, and unbelievably crowded, it was basically hell on Earth. Ever since then, I've declined if it's more than 10 people

[Dreambiscuit 8,201]

I loathe parties. Even the thought of them makes me want to run to the nearest dark corner and hide. I honestly don't understand the concept very well. Okay, a bunch of people stand around a room and talk, make noise, drink warm drinks and stale refreshments, or maybe have an awkward dance to overly loud music while the neighbors call the cops. Where's the attraction to that? Even if the party isn't populated by a bunch of people I don't know, I can't interact comfortably when there's a constant bustle of others trying to do the same. It only gets worse as the liquor kicks in and the animal instincts overwrite the humanity. It's not good, it's not fun and no one really comes out ahead. And when the next morning dawns, someone is going to have an incredible mess to clean up. Count me out. 

[Flutterstep 46,659]

I couldn't care less about parties. Here's a list why:

- They're too depressing for shy people. 

- They're too antisocial for outgoing people. 

- They're expensive and stressful for the host. 

- They're too loud for the neighbours. 

I just don't see the point of them. A get together is good enough without the need of alcohol, cheap food and obnoxious music.

[Narcissus 352]

Going to a party would be like a short prison sentence without even the formality of committing the crime to earn it.