I just got home from a party, actually. It was for a family member, but most of the 40+ people were friends and colleagues of my family member - all professionals. It was pretty humorous to compare their drunken behavior to their far lower-class counterparts in Kansas. Similar behavior although a few less expletives in front of children. I left before the useless info guy really got started. Ah, humanity - what a bunch of idiots we are.
I'd say you are a more outgoing personality than I, being the fire poker and stoker. Can't blame you - sparks are pretty. I usually walk around the fringe of the party and chat with some here and there.