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October 1963

Coping With the Cocktail Party

Some techniques for enjoying drinking parties without drinking

WHAT is your formula for coping with a cocktail party? Perhaps we might find mutual benefit in the methods each of us has in dealing with this popular form of entertainment. I would never suggest this type of gathering for an alcoholic, but, as I am fortunate to have some friends left, my husband and I are often invited to their parties. Left to myself, I would not go, but I think it is only fair to my husband for me to be sociable. After I get started I find that I enjoy the party.

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