I Bring a Book to Parties Because I Refuse to Make Small Talk

Come at me, bro. [ view in browser.     add cosmopolitan@email.cosmopolitan.com to your address book ]             FOLLOW US       I Bring a Book to Parties Because I Refuse to Make Small Talk   At a recent baby shower for the child of one of my best friends, I walked outside, sat in a sunny spot on the patio furniture, and proceeded to read The Hollywood Godfather. (Great book, BTW.) Guests could see me through the glass double doors and proceeded to laugh. Someone even took a photo of me and posted it on Instagram with the caption, "Party of one." After about 15 minutes the host's husband came outside, asked me about what I was doing, and admonished me for not mingling with everyone else. I explained I was taking a breather and having some alone time. This all took place after I spent 45 minutes chatting with people in the room and asking my friend who was throwing the shower for permission to excuse myself. She had no problem with it and suggested I enjoy the warm weather outside rather than sit inside indoors on the couch. So why the uproar? READ ON       Kylie Jenner Got Some Backlash After Showing Off Her Many Luxury Cars on Instagram   Oof these fans are NOT happy. Read On         Gather Round, the First Official Photos from Archie Harrison's Christening Are Here   And yeah, they're adorable. Read On         Your Horoscope for the Week of July 8   Everything you need to know for the upcoming week. Read On         Sophie Turner Showed Off New Wedding Ring While on Her Honeymoon with Joe Jonas   There are SO many diamonds! Read On         Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Included the Sweetest Tribute to Princess Diana in Archie's Christening Photos   I'm not crying, you're crying! Read On       cosmopolitan.com ©2019 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019   Unsubscribe     Privacy Notice