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In my experience there are three schools of thought when it comes to class reunions: There are those who wouldn\u2019t miss theirs on a bet, those who wouldn\u2019t attend one if their lives depended on it, and the rest of us, who find the prospect of reconnecting with our former classmates both intriguing and daunting.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always taken the approach that a class reunion will definitely be interesting, and it just might prove to be fun. I attended my (gulp) 40-year reunion some time back, and, like the trio of 10-year gatherings that preceded it, it was not only less painful than I might have feared, it was downright enjoyable.<\/p>\n

Skeptical? I understand. But hear me out: Following the reunion, I turned to my classmates on the Facebook page we\u2019d used to organize the event and asked them for tips that might help those people who were hesitant to take the plunge to enjoy the experience, and I have to say, the class of \u201976 came through with flying colors. Here are 10 indispensable tips for making the most of your next reunion, even if it happens to be your first.<\/p>\n

1. If it\u2019s the first time you\u2019ve attended a reunion, whether you graduated ten years ago or thirty, make plans to go with a friend.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It helps to have someone you\u2019re close to who can serve as \u201chome base\u201d as you try to overcome your nerves (almost everyone experiences a bit of nervousness at a reunion) and reach out to your former classmates.<\/p>\n

2. Peruse your old yearbook before you go.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This tip grows more useful with every passing decade. If you\u2019re just ten years removed from high school, chances are pretty good that you\u2019ll recognize everyone at the reunion, but after forty years, I can tell you from first-hand experience, not all the faces you\u2019ll encounter will be so familiar. And when you do recognize former classmates, you may briefly struggle to recall their names. A little time with your yearbook could a long way toward alleviating both problems.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to bring your yearbook along to the reunion. Your friends who are struggling with all those not-so-familiar faces and names will thank you as they sneak a quick peek at it.<\/p>\n

Read more: A Teacher Shares Lessons Her Students Have Taught Her<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Use Facebook to (re)connect with folks ahead of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facebook and other social media outlets have really had an impact on the reunion experience. Ten years ago, at my 30-year reunion, I had very little idea what was going on in the lives of my classmates or, in some cases, how their appearance had changed.<\/p>\n

But this time, I was familiar going in with the basic circumstances of many of my classmates\u2019 lives and was able to quickly move beyond the typical catch-up chatter (and in some cases, to avoid asking awkward questions) and spend some quality time with them.<\/p>\n

4. Be proactive.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t sit at a table waiting for classmates to approach you. It\u2019s perfectly normal to feel shy or be nervous\u2014everyone goes through that\u2014but try to push past it. Just find a familiar face or two and say hello. It won\u2019t take long at all before those nerves begin to calm.<\/p>\n

5. Introduce yourself when greeting a classmate you\u2019ve not seen in years. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t put people on the spot by asking them if they remember you. They may recognize your face right away, but still experience momentary difficulty in recalling your name. That happens to most of us at one time or another, so simply state your name when saying hello. Believe me, your former classmates will appreciate it.<\/p>\n

6. If you sometimes feel you don\u2019t know what to say, ask others to tell you about their lives. <\/strong><\/p>\n

As you learn about the paths your classmates have followed through life, you\u2019ll laugh, you\u2019ll cry, you\u2019ll be inspired, and you\u2019ll be reminded that everyone goes through good times and bad. It\u2019s one thing we all have in common.<\/p>\n

7. Look at everyone with new eyes and a forgiving heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you encounter someone who hurt or offended you in high school, try to let bygones be bygones<\/a>. Chances are, they don\u2019t remember the incident and if they do, they are very likely now sorry for their behavior. Give everyone you encounter at the reunion a pass on the past and you\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised at how decent and kind most of your classmates have turned out to be.<\/p>\n

8. Don\u2019t compare your insides to anyone else\u2019s outsides. <\/strong><\/p>\n

With each passing year, the social pressures of high school\u2014the resentments, the rivalries, the unrequited affections\u2014fade away, but many of us are still tempted to compare our lives with others\u2019. You may encounter some people at your reunion who appear to be especially prosperous and happy, but we can\u2019t always know someone else\u2019s pain or troubles, past or present. <\/span><\/p>\n

After a decade or more, it\u2019s a good bet that every person in the room has experienced setbacks and heartbreak as well as good times, so be happy for those who appear to be doing well, sympathetic to those who might be struggling, and embrace your own journey, wherever it has led you.<\/p>\n

And most of all, don\u2019t worry about your weight, your hair (or lack thereof), your wrinkles, or what you\u2019re wearing. Before you know it, you and your classmates will all feel as if you are back in high school and you won\u2019t even know notice the changes the years have wrought.<\/p>\n

9. Spend time with people you didn\u2019t know very well back in the day. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one aspect of reunions that can be very rewarding, especially for those of us who went to larger schools. There were more than 450 people in my graduating class, for example; there\u2019s no way I could have been close with them all.<\/p>\n

At the past couple of reunions, though, I\u2019ve had the chance to become better acquainted with some former classmates I was only casually acquainted with back in the day, and it has been a gift. Not only can you reconnect with old friends at your reunion, you just might make some new ones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10. Don\u2019t talk politics\u2014focus instead on the memories.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This was especially good advice for me, as my recent reunion took place during a heated election season, but it\u2019s a good policy for any such gathering. Who needs friction when old friends have convened to celebrate the bonds they share?<\/p>\n

If you follow the above advice, I think you\u2019ll find your reunion to be a positive experience, one that is not only interesting but rewarding and fun.<\/p>\n

Our thanks go out to the members of Oklahoma City\u2019s John Marshall High School, Class of 1976, who contributed their wisdom, experience and insights to this story.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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