Should you ever go to a party when you only know a few people?

That depends - are you ready to start tackling that shyness? Because this is a big step. If you're ready for it, if you're fed up of being the shy one and want to start being the social butterfly, I say go for it. Baptism of fire and all that, it seems like a reasonably safe way to start making new connections (at least you know 4).

On the other hand, if you're happy in yourself, being shy, and having a close circle of friends, then don't force yourself to go to something like this just because it seems like everyone's doing it.

I have had many, many bad experiences at big parties. Don't get me wrong, I've had some good ones too - only when very drunk though, and even then only usually when a few of us break off from the pack.

The reason they went sour isn't because I'm shy (although I was shy at your age). Its because, deep down, I just don't go for big social parties. I like festivals, I like pubs, I like road trips with my friends - I don't like big parties filled with people I sort of know but don't talk to much.

This is a very long winded way of saying - go if you actually, really want to go, and let yourself enjoy it. If, deep down, you really don't want to go - don't!

if i was you, i would not...Coz, you will get bored.

You can meet people at the party and make new friends there. so go ahead and go to the party