Socialising and networking Flashcards

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housewarming

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a party to celebrate moving into a new house or flat

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stag party

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a party before a weddingfor the future husband and his male friends

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3
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hen night

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a party night out befor the wedding for the future wife and her female friends

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4
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fancy dress

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everyone dresses up in costume

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5
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wedding party

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the main group of close family and friends at a wedding, rather than to the reception after the wedding

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6
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reception

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a formal party

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7
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black-tie

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a formal event at which men have to wear dinner jackets and black bow ties and women wear evening dresses

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8
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launch party

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a party to celebrate the publication of a new book or product

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9
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night out

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an evening out just for female friends

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10
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leaving do

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a party to celebrate somebody leaving a job or institution (do is an informal noun)

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11
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exchange

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give each other

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12
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do lunch

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have lunch (informal)

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13
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hobnob with

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be friendly with someone who is important or famous, sometimes with negative associations

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14
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rub shoulders with

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mix socially with people (informal)

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15
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socialising

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meeting people purely for pleasure

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16
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networking

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making contacts that are going to be useful to your business or career

17
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be proactive

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taking action yourself rather than waiting for something to happen

18
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hangs out with/knocks around with

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spends social time with (informal)

19
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outstaying my welcome

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staying too long

20
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party animal

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someone who loves going to parties

21
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clique

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disapproving word for a small group of people who spend time together and do not allow others to join them

22
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crowd

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his group of friends/the people he socialises with (informal)

23
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an item

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having a romantic relationship (informal)

24
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stood him up

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didn’t arrive for a date they had made