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Be there and yet try and remove yourself if not physically then metaphorically to a vantage point in the room and observe the drama unfolding there. There are so many stories unfolding there, you could weave a rich tapestry of stream of conscious narration to write about. I love parties, not so much for the food and the conversation as much as for the wonderful occasion it gives you to study human psychology at such close quarters.

Watch carefully and you can witness multiple themes of power struggles, exhibitionism, displaced affections, loneliness, rivalry, blooming relationships and lost dreams.

I think men and women never really grow up and on party nights you see the child in them so clearly that it makes it an endearing scene to watch. You can actually picture the women in their pinafores and pigtails and the men in their tunic and shorts just like at junior school.

The exhibitionist who loved to draw attention to herself with her loud antics and big mouth hasn’t really changed. She has to be larger-than-life and continues to do that with a loud guffaw, a vociferous comment or a rather effusive hug.

Then there are the braggers among men who stand at the exclusive boys club at the designated watering holes at the party, talking about their exploits and escapades, wowing other men with their tales of success and glory. Take it or leave it, because there is no way to check out the facts.

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