table-hop
Circulate at gatherings
To table-hop is to move from table to table at a restaurant or social gathering, greeting acquaintances or networking rather than staying seated in one place: The politician table-hopped through the fundraiser, shaking hands and making small talk.
The term suggests sociability that borders on restlessness.
Interact socially with others
- schmoozeChat to gain favor
- networkInterconnected system
- circulateMove in a loop
- greetAcknowledge upon meeting
chat · work the room · flit · socialize · glad-hand · mix · converse · introduce
Casual roadside eateries
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- boothsSmall compartments for activities
- seatingAvailable places to sit
waiter · hostess · reservations · dining room · rounds · visits · interruptions · check-in
mingle
Interact socially with others
greet · chat · work the room · flit · socialize · glad-hand · mix · converse · introduce · connect
diners
Casual roadside eateries
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- boothsSmall compartments for activities
seating · waiter · hostess · reservations · dining room · rounds · visits · interruptions · check-in · regulars
autographs
Handwritten celebrity names
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- famousWidely known, much recognized
spotlight · attention · paparazzi · entourage · A-list · stardom · admirers · selfies · photo ops · groupies
table-hopstay put
Remain in place
stay · sit tight · settle in · keep to oneself · anchor down
table, hop, tables, tabled, tabling, tabletop, tablecloth, tableau, tabular