I’ll add my bit. Cello girl was sitting in the corner alone when the event started, so I went and sat next to her. She avoided introductions and convo, saying she was “was just entertainment.” Mary (overly cheerful lady) caught on to this and sat next to me. She said she was glad I was having a good time, but advised me not to get comfortable as not everyone in the room was here to stay…
Also I avoided getting an X on my name tag. Hooray?