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The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings

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"A must read for anyone who wants to host a great event. Practical, actionable, and useful." — James Clear, Atomic Habits“An encouraging, upbeat, and useful call to host parties and make friends. Gray provides innumerable helpful hints and tips for prospective hosts and a new strategy for meeting people and networking. " —Kirkus Reviews, Best New Books of 2022You know that well-connected friend who only exists in the movies? The one who throws the best parties and can set up any introduction you need?Everyone wants to know someone magical like this who brings people together. The secret is: you can be that person. You should be that person. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party will show you how.Discover a simple formula with step-by-step instructions to host small gatherings. It will help you:Meet new peopleStrengthen your existing relationships, andMake you the person everyone wants to know. You’ll learn exactly how to host a successful event:Which days are best (probably not the ones you think!)What to say to the first people who arriveHow to ensure your invitations get responsesHow to get your guests to mingle with proven scriptsExactly how to nicely get people to leave Plus, get helpful pre-party checklists and a breakdown of activities to encourage new connections.The 2-Hour Cocktail Party is based on five years of research and thousands of events. It is extremely tactical, practical, and easy to read.When you learn how to host a successful event, you’ll make new friends, boost your career, and leave everyone asking, “When’s your next party?” Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lioncrest Publishing (June 8, 2022)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 276 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1544530072


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 79


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.3 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #67,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #66 in Party Cooking #68 in Friendship (Books) #436 in Interpersonal Relations (Books)


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    • Awesome and Practical Formula for Connecting with People.. Fun too!
I heard about this book when the author was featured on the podcast The Art of Manliness. I love connecting socially with people, but the pandemic threw a wrench in that for me. I'm now excited to connect with friends and acquaintances again but want to do so in a fun, natural, and authentic way. This book provides the perfect formula for that! I love how Nick Gray the author provides a real step by step guide on how to throw a great cocktail party, and his process is extremely well thought-out and refined. At my last party (before this book) I was stressed out about serving drinks, choosing the right snacks that people would enjoy, and worried about people having a good time. It wasn't that much fun for me, to be honest. But Nick's book shares excellent advice about how to set things up so that everyone has a good time and you as a host can enjoy the experience. This is a gamechanger! After reading the book, I've been in touch with Nick and his assistant Ash via email and they both have been very responsive and helpful. The scripts that Nick shares in the book are so convenient (and tested) which makes my life so much easier. Another thing I appreciate is that Nick really encourages hosts to do things like have name tags and facilitate icebreakers, which on the surface may seem uncomfortable to the person wanting to be the "cool, laid back host" but ultimately create a much better environment that people enjoy! Nick shares his reasoning for why these work in the book, and he is right. I didn't know I needed this book until I found it, but I'm so glad that I did. Thanks for writing this book, Nick! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023 by sublimisdeus
    • Amazing book!
I'm so grateful I found out about this book! The concept of a 2-hr cocktail party is brilliant, and Nick explained it masterfully. Honestly, it's one of the most effective books I've read - it's to-the-point, interesting, and prescriptive in a very friendly way - with reasoning behind everything, but you still have options to make your party work for you. I loved the numerous examples and stories Nick included in the book - from his parties and from the parties other 2-hr cocktail party hosts have thrown. I adore the structure and the detailed instructions for everything. It really feels like not that much work for a lot of fun and connection! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024 by Lana Graves
    • Make more and deeper friendships so easily!
I’m social. I love people. But especially after covid my social skills are rusty. A party feels like _a_lot_. The lighthearted writing, lists, explanations, and encouragement in this book make it so much easier to actually commit and throw a fun party for friends without stressing out. Buy this book and then make friending so easy in the real world. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024 by Jane
    • Name Tags - Good information on Socializing and Planning
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Hosting client events, and parties for over 30 years, I still got some useful information from Nick's book about hosting a 2-Hour Cocktail Party. Name Tags Work... I have never used them, and thought, most of my guests came every year and knew each other...Not, so much at remembering names, my friends! So I found a name tag with a built-in Icr Braker for the holidays - Naughty or Nice Nametags were the right fit. Now I need a harmonica - I just wasn't there yet! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024 by Mark A Rusnak Mark A Rusnak
    • Amazing Book for Those Wishing to Become More Social
This book is a game changer! The one time I ever held an "event/gathering" in my life, was a complete disaster. But after reading this book by Nick Gray, has given me the confidence and more importantly, a solid game plan to start becoming a social "connector". When signing up to his news letter email I randomly called the number in the email and Nick PICKED UP the phone. We had a full insightful conversation in which he shared encouraging words and helped me plan a bit for my first event hosting after reading his book. Truly a down to earth and reachable influencer. Grab the book and see for yourself! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025 by Mrsmarty Pants
    • Forget networking, host a party the Nick Gray way!
I just finished reading The 2-Hour Cocktail Party and it was amazing! As a more introverted person, I am not naturally inclined to host parties. But this book showed me that hosting a party doesn't have to be a heavy burden. In fact, it can be fun and stress-free with just a few simple steps! The book is like a practical master checklist to party hosting, complete with real-life examples and tips. It's so easy to follow that even I, a party novice, was able to successfully host a gathering of my own. And let me tell you, it was a blast! I had my guests playing games, mixing cocktails, and chatting up a storm in no time. But what I love most about this book is that it doesn't take itself too seriously. It's a reminder that parties should be fun and light, not stressful and uptight. And let's be real, who wants to attend a party where the host is more worried about the hors d'oeuvres than their guests? Not me, and not you either! So, if you're looking for a way to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, or just have a good time, I highly recommend The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. It's like a party in a book, minus the hangover! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023 by Andy Spector
    • A worthwhile guide to throwing a successful party!
I am a professional party planner and I still found this book helpful and inspiring. I saw Nick on one of my favorite podcasts (My First Million) and immediately bought his book. I really enjoyed it and my thanks go out to him for blessing us with these unique and effective tools. One of the biggest take a ways I got was the shift in perspective on name tags. I never understood that they also serve the purpose of making people feel like they belong… like they are a part of this gathering. So insightful! ❤️🙏🏻 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024 by Melanie

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