13 Ways To Be The Life Of Every Holiday Party

This is not for the faint of heart. If you want this holiday party to go down in history, you'll need to prepare yourself accordingly. And if you have American Express Membership Rewards points, you don’t have to use all your hard earned cash to get your party supplies!

1. Avoid suspicion with a prompt RSVP. No one needs to know that you are going to bring this party.

Via lovelygifs.blogspot.com

The element of surprise is on your side.

Great, you have some time to get ready. Here's what you will need to blow this party out of the water.

2. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES. Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies.

Via readmore-sleepless.blogspot.com

Pro Tip: Bring it in a nice container or on a decorative plate that can also serve as a gift for the host!

3. A MIXOLOGIST KIT. If you're feeling bold, plan on setting yourself up as the bartender.

Via mandatory.com

Here's everything you'll need to mix cocktails in style. People will love you, envy you, admire you, want to be your friend... you just can't lose with this one.

4. TACKY HOLIDAY SWEATER. Cut no corners with this one.

TheUglySweaterShop / CC BY http://2.0 / Via Flickr: 54115831@N07

You need to be the CENTER OF ATTENTION, so show that you own this party by wearing the TACKIEST sweater in existence.

5. EXTRA CREDIT: BOOMBOX. For emergencies, obviously.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Via 80steenmovies.tumblr.com

Hey, it happens. And when it does, YOU will be ready.

6. MISCELLANEOUS. Check in with the host to see if they need any last-minute supplies.

Via lolzgif.com

It's just a nice thing to do, especially before all the craziness ensues at the actual shindig. But hopefully they don't need anything.

Got everything? All right, time for this party to get started.

7. NOT SO FAST! You don't want to show up early, or even on time.

Via adventuretimewithdanandphil.tumblr.com

Be fashionably late, but within reason. Everyone will turn around and notice your arrival, and then they'll notice all the goodies you brought. Good start, good start.

8. But when you do show up... make it clear that YOU. HAVE. ARRIVED.

Via wandersaurus.tumblr.com

You have cookies. You have booze. You're wearing the tackiest sweater known to man. Prepare for civilization to gravitate towards you.

9. TALK TO ALL THE PEOPLE!

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Via imgur.com

Don't overdo the grand entrance. Time to make it about everyone else! Go catch up with an old acquaintance, or even meet someone new.

10. Eat some food. Drink some drinks. Be merry. Repeat.

Via omgcutethings.com

Holiday food and drink is pretty much always delicious. Besides, you'll need to load up on some energy for the next step...

11. Turn up the volume and DANCE (after everyone has had enough time to eat and chat, of course).

Paramount Pictures / Via angiemagz.tumblr.com

Just make sure you brushed up on your moves beforehand.

12. Afterwards, you should probably offer to help with the cleanup.

Via funnyjunk.com

Look at it this way: If help is needed to put the place back in order, you must have done your job well.

13. Afterwards, let the host know that you had a good time!

Via mrwgifs.com

It's the right thing to do. Even though you secretly know they should be the ones thanking YOU. But you prefer to fly under the radar, so it's all good.

Presented by American Express Membership Rewards

Via brit.co

Don't let your American Express Reward Points go to waste this season. Find more ideas for awesome gifts here!

Points at Your Fingertips: New Smartphone Feature, Use Points for Charges, Gives Eligible American Express® Card Members the Power to Use Membership Rewards® Points for Everyday Purchases

See how it works.

Get the American Express app.