And you thought talking big was so last century. You should also lose these recent conversation starters—quickly!

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What not to say at this year’s Singapore Tatler ball.


“Are you lactating?” (said with eyes locked on victim’s bosom)

“This [insert name of Parisian couturier] gown looks amazing on you. Wee Han Han can also do something like that!” (merrily chirped to a wearer of haute couture)

“Sorry I’m late. I had trouble finding the helipad to land” (go on, blame the traffic... the air traffic)

“Sorry I’m late! My new Bentley driver dropped me off at the wrong place!” (revealing assets in small talk takes a whole new level of skill)

“Have you tried this new workout to tighten your biceps?” (yes, queues at the dessert buffet can get nasty too)