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Girl gab Parties are great for gabbing, but when the talk is about people not at the party, that’s gossiping. We’ve all been in situations where someone has made comments that put another person down. It’s hard to stop people from saying mean things about others, but you can try, by bringing up the positive things about that person or simply changing the subject. It’s OK to say:

I don’t want to talk about Anna. She’s my friend, just like you. I wouldn’t let other people talk about you that way.

If you and the other partygoers share secrets about yourselves, watch what you share. If you don’t want anyone outside the party to ever know, it’s best to just keep your lips sealed.

Say what? Speaking up and joining the conversation is important, but avoid being the attention hog. You should feel comfortable offering your opinions, telling jokes and stories, and revealing your feelings. Just try not to take over the conversation. Let other people talk, and don’t steal away attention from the hostess.

Remember that a nice compliment goes a long way. Tell some fun and flattering stories about the hostess, such as how she won the school spelling bee or scored the final point in basketball. Use your gift for gab to celebrate your hostess, which at the same time allows you to still be your outgoing, talkative self.

Keep in mind how loudly you’re talking or laughing. Turn the volume down a notch. You don’t have to shout or scream to be heard.