Bizi,

Pot luck means you can bring a low-carb dish for yourself. Bring your own tea or coffee or whatever you drink now.

Lots of university people are very stupid -- not smart at all. They know how to use vocabulary and act like they are smart --- try to observe them and you will notice that.
You might also notice that one or two people at the Thanksgiving thing are shy or anxious and you can go talk to them.

When I used to go to those parties, I would do any of the following:
--bring a new toy or book for a child of the house
--help out in the kitchen. I used to do a lot of dishes
--hangout with the family children or pets
--read the newspaper in the next room
--take a walk
--bring my embroidery to work on while everyone else talked
--ask about artwork or photos on the wall and let them talk
--pull down one of their books off the shelf and ask questions so they could talk about something that makes them happy


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