When entertaining, set up a side table as the beverage station, away from the main eating area to keep guests moving about. Stock it with liters of soda, punch in a colorful bowl. Guests can then help themselves to refills.

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1. Posted 09/03/2008 at 21:45 PM by outoftime

   When I have sit-down meals at my house, I place the name cards on my table at random.

2. Posted 09/09/2008 at 23:59 PM by JENNIEPIG

   Have them help serve drinks or pick a subject they all have in common, such as their children or grandchildren, movie they've seen or want to see. Simple break the ice, simply smile more.

3. Posted 08/15/2009 at 11:27 AM by MommyofTwins

   Don't sit... Stand and walk around to keep from any one particular person keeping you to themselves. It helps if you are married for your spouse to call you over to different guests ..

4. Posted 08/15/2009 at 14:36 PM by Diamondlegs

   I engage a couple of friends with different interests to mingle with the other guests and keep things lively. Also, setting up the appetizers and drinks in different stations helps to keep the guests from settling in just one area - like the kitchen! Hot appetizers in one area, cold like fruits and cheeses in another, etc. Guests will move around and mingle more!

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