Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to skip out on a conversation at a party. Let’s be honest, we all have, and to avoid talking, the best strategy is to dominate the snack table.
If you strategically plan your snacking, you can successfully avoid any unwanted interaction. Here are a list of snacks to get you out of some seriously uncomfortable party chat.
Garlic-y Hummus
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One word. Garlic. Check out the recipe.
Spinach Dip
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Spinach is known to get caught in your teeth, and after this killer dip, you’ll have the best excuse to back out of a conversation to find a mirror.
Caramels
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No one really wants to talk to someone while they chew, and luckily for you, caramels take a long time to get through. Warning: unless you’re partying at Grandma’s, you probably won’t have access (that’s why you should bring your own).
Popcorn
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Kernels from any of these delicious popcorn recipes get stuck in your throat, and VOILA, you’re coughing ’til next weekend.
Tortilla Chips
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Tortilla chips are brutal — those corners cut your cheeks and you’ll be too uncomfortable to chat. Find a recipe for some homemade chips here.
The Cheese Plate
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For the fancy AF parties, if you’re snacking on funky smelling cheese, people will definitely want to stay away. Wondering how to put one together? Here’s how.
Brownies
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Imagine spinach-y teeth, but brown. You’re definitely going to want to avoid showing those off. Recipe here.
Potato Chips
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Eat one potato chip and enter into a vicious cycle — salty chips make you thirsty, and after a drink you’ll want more chips. There won’t be time to talk to anyone. Bonus: This recipe is spicy, so you’ll definitely need a drink to tame the heat.