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Pre-screen party-goers.
Ask your host ahead of time for hints about any eligibles who'll be attending. That way when you meet Bob, you'll already know that he plays tennis so you can prod him about that until you start chatting with Steve, whom you've heard has tropical fish.

Play the Facebook card.
Having a good time chatting but don't feel like whipping out your business card (too formal) or writing your number on a napkin (too trashy)? Ask him mid-small-talk what the last group he joined on Facebook was. You'll get funny insight -- and it sets the stage for you to friend him later.

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Follow a party with a party.
Holiday parties tend to pile up on the same nights. Instead of choosing whether you'll be going to Eric's cocktails or Mandy's house party on Saturday, double-book. If you find yourself in conversation with someone cute at the first party, you can invite him along to the second one. And if you aren't meeting anyone quality, you've still got a chance at the next event!

Ask Santa to bring you one.
It works on Lifetime movies, right?

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is author of "The Real Reasons Men Commit: Why He Will – or Won't – Love, Honor and Marry You."

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