Be sure you greet everyone when they arrive, and then just mingle. Try not to spend all your time with one small group of people. You can also try dopey "mixer" games to get people to know each other, and that way you don't have to feel like you're the only person at the party that someone knows. I went to a party recently where the host had all the guests make name tags that included your name, a hobby, one word that describes you, and your favorite place to go on vacation. It was a good way to break the ice - walk up to someone and read their name tag, ask questions about "why Thailand" or whatever.
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