Socialising and networking Flashcards
housewarming
a party to celebrate moving into a new house or flat
stag party
a party before a weddingfor the future husband and his male friends
hen night
a party night out befor the wedding for the future wife and her female friends
fancy dress
everyone dresses up in costume
wedding party
the main group of close family and friends at a wedding, rather than to the reception after the wedding
reception
a formal party
black-tie
a formal event at which men have to wear dinner jackets and black bow ties and women wear evening dresses
launch party
a party to celebrate the publication of a new book or product
night out
an evening out just for female friends
leaving do
a party to celebrate somebody leaving a job or institution (do is an informal noun)
exchange
give each other
do lunch
have lunch (informal)
hobnob with
be friendly with someone who is important or famous, sometimes with negative associations
rub shoulders with
mix socially with people (informal)
socialising
meeting people purely for pleasure
networking
making contacts that are going to be useful to your business or career
be proactive
taking action yourself rather than waiting for something to happen
hangs out with/knocks around with
spends social time with (informal)
outstaying my welcome
staying too long
party animal
someone who loves going to parties
clique
disapproving word for a small group of people who spend time together and do not allow others to join them
crowd
his group of friends/the people he socialises with (informal)
an item
having a romantic relationship (informal)
stood him up
didn’t arrive for a date they had made
