How to Host a Awesome Virtual Party During Quarantine

To keep yourself safe, physical distancing guidelines must be strictly adhered to -a line you’ve probably heard a thousand times since the outbreak of the coronavirus.

However, as needful as social distancing could be, it’s implications extend far beyond the world-of-positives.

The human species is one which longs for connectivity and social interaction; it craves physical touch! Still, social distancing measures could be our best bet – for now- in beating the virus.

But, it could be saddening to cancel your annual family party, or your squad’s Friday night toast. 

Yet, here’s some good news! One solution to keeping in touch with your loved ones is hosting a virtual party. Yes, you heard that right- a virtual party! As seemingly over-the-bar as this may appear, this article would explain the ‘how’, so as to make your virtual party ideas come alive!

What’s the Purpose?

All parties come with a purpose, don’t they? Borrowing some wisdom from the conventional parties we are all acquainted to, we call for parties because of specific reasons. Online parties should be no different.

Obviously, you wouldn’t want a situation whereby everyone is clearly in the blues about what to do or say. This is why you need to establish the ‘why’ of the party- not during the party but before the party. In fact, it should be your foremost agenda.

So, for a fleeting second, take your eyes off your screen and ask yourself,- ‘Why exactly do I want to host a virtual party’.

Whether it is to celebrate your kid brother’s graduation from high school, or to give your mother’s birthday a taste of something different, be very explicit.

Also, try to communicate the reason across to your virtual guests. The ‘why’ helps you consciously create a mental ambience for the party.

Where Do You Wish to Host the Virtual Party?

Next up on your list, you want to understand the ‘how’. The ‘why’ gives the party a sense of purpose, while the ‘how’ embodies the flow of events – right from getting the right online connection.

Of course, the ‘how’ starts with choosing the right ‘online party host’. There are myriad of providers, available at your fingertips. You might want to try out zoom.

Zoom

This app is pretty easy to use and is what most people prefer for online meetings. Download the app, and set up a free account. A zoom account gives you the privilege of a 40-minute chat with up to 100 people and an unlimited chat with lower than 5 guests.

Other options available to host your virtual birthday party include Google Hangouts, a group FaceTime or Netflix party. Howbeit, for all of these, one thing is common for android users: you need to know how to increase internet speed in android, so as to increase efficiency.

Also, here are some pro tips to make your online party bang!

• In parties involving people who might not have met each other, always do an introduction when a new face pops up on the screen. Doing so, you would elevate the awkwardness while spiking up new conversations during attempts to introduce the person.
• Whenever you are running low on sleep, or you just want that extra sparkle on your face, use the ‘Touch up my appearance’ filter on zoom- another reason you might want to use Zoom.
• Don’t over- invite people. Unlike offline parties, multiple conversations can’t go on simultaneously during online parties. A group of 10 should be enough to spark up intimate conversations.
• Give rules. Rules shouldn’t have to be ‘serious’. A simple rule such as: ‘Interrupt a person, take a shot’, would not only keep the meeting lively and interesting but would also help to maintain the much-needed decorum.
• Create virtual party games. Games tend to draw people out of their comfort zones and in uncaging the ‘party monster’ within them. Add up anything you might consider a worthy game for your party. For instance, how about a ‘who can hold a blink best’ challenge? Sounds fun, huh?

Conclusion

For the idea of an online party to pop up in your head, that’s an indication you have what it takes to make one work. Believe in yourself, follow these rules, and your online party would be fun!