Wondering
whether to attend?
For many people, planning to attend a reunion is a scary thought. You're not to
first person to face those reunion jitters, however! Below you will find links to
help you face your fears and hopefully attend the reunion with confidence:
How to Attend Your Class Reunion
How to Increase
Your Confidence At Your Class Reunion
Five Tips For
Overcoming Class Reunion Jitters
How to Overcome Your Class
Reunion Angst
How to Look Good For Your Class
Reunion
How to Remember Names at Your
Class Reunion
The following letter appeared in a newspaper advice coumn, and offers something for
everyone:
"DEAR ANN LANDERS: I recently attended my 25th high school
class reunion. I had a wonderful time, but I noticed a few people seemed uncomfortable,
and their discomfort made others uncomfortable as well. I have compiled a list of DOs and
DON'Ts for such events. With reunion time just around the corner, I hope you will print my
"Reunion Rules" for others who may be feeling awkward about attending the
festivities:
1. No whining or moaning over what "might have been," or anything else
depressing. No one wants a pall cast over this happy event.
2. Seek out people who have made a difference in your life, and thank them. They will
appreciate it.
3. Check your midlife crisis at the door. No one needs to know you are having an affair or
that your spouse just left you.
4. Do not brush off anyone who wants to talk to you. It doesn't matter whether or not you
liked that person in high school. We have all changed.
5. Bring an extra hankie, and cry all you want when you are overwhelmed by nostalgia and
old friends. Tears can be a great catharsis.
6. All responses to questions should be at least two full sentences. Don't be abrupt. It
will make you appear snobbish.
7. Don't do too much bragging. It puts a spotlight on your insecurities. The best
compliments are the ones you get without fishing.
8. Any remarks about your baldness, weight or wrinkles should be countered with something
humorous or self-deprecating. No offense is intended. Sometimes, when people are surprised
at the change in the appearance of an old friend, they don't know how to deal with it, so
they try to mask their surprise with humor.
9. Be careful how you approach others. Be respectful. Remember that you are dealing with
someone's wife, husband, mother or father.
10. Be yourself. We remember you from way back, and will accept you the way you are."
