We've all been there. The lights are on full-blast, the drinks are low supply, and they're playing bluegrassfor crying out loud. Not lit. Very not lit. The most not lit event you've seen in a long time. What do you do? How do you survive? I've got you.

1. Dancing on my own

Everyone making boring small talk around a table of cheese and crackers? Bust a move. Literally. Grab your closest friend (or that one kid you kind of know from section) and pull them into the center of the room. Nobody wants to be the first person on the dance floor, but everyone wants to dance. Toss your inhibitions out the window and get the party started.

2. Fake it 'til you make it

Okay. Scan the room. Nobody you know. OK. Scan it again. Nope. OK. Time to make some friends. Joining a random circle of people already clearly acquainted with each other can be tough, so try and find a way to force yourself in. Spill your drink, apologize, promise to pay for dry-cleaning, boom. Instant conversation starter. Ask someone about their umbrella-patterned tie, compliment that guy on his top hat. You're making friends already, look at you go!

3. May the odds be ever in your favor

Everyone loves a good game, a little competition. But Parcheesi and Monopoly are just not gonna cut it tonight. Gather all the red solo cups you can find and circle around the big oak table for a round or five of slap cup. This is your game. You are a lean, mean, cup-slapping machine, and it's time to show these plebeians how you roll. Show no mercy. Apologize for nothing. All's fair in love and drinking games.

And there you go! You're on your way to enjoying a killer time, and everyone will thank you for turning whatever uncomfortable shin-dig that party was before, into a night to remember.