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1 2 4 Invest in board gamesFor most of us, board games stopped being cool sometime around say, oh, puberty. Well it’s time to re-discover them – you’ll be surprised to find that they’re not only a good way to prevent those awful uncomfortable silences that occasionally occur amongst a group of people who don’t know each other that well, but are also surprisingly fun. Choose games that are moderately challenging and will encourage a little friendly competition; good options include: Taboo: Divide into 2 teams; teams take turns as individual
players select cards containing a secret word that they must get their
team members to say aloud, without using any of the "taboo"
words that are listed along with the secret word 5 Provide plenty of laze-friendly furnitureLarge L-sofas, plush armchairs, cozy loveseats … the more comfy seating you can offer, the better. When arranging furniture, keep the various seating elements in a configuration that will facilitate conversation. You’ll want sofas and chairs to be a comfortable (neither too close nor too far) talking distance and angle (if you’ve only got two sofas, don’t place them along opposite walls) apart. o o o o o Of course frequent invitations, a naturally hospitable demeanor, and a refusal to hang out at anyone else’s home will also go a long way in ensuring that your digs become hang-out central … but a little advance planning never hurt. As the fortune cookie says: "Preparedness is the secret to effortless spontaneity." (Oh wait, I guess that was me.) o ---------------------------> lounge . nourish . host . laze . home .
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