Stop light party

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A stop light party or stoplight party is a party at which guests wear different colors indicating their relationship-seeking status.^[1]

[edit] Concept

Usually, the color green means that one is single and looking for a relationship. Red means that one is currently in a relationship, or not looking for one.^[2] Yellow may mean "unsure" or "maybe," or could mean that one is in a relationship but still open to advances^[3].

The purpose of a stop light party is to decrease the apprehension associated with approaching potential mates at parties. According to one Albany-area DJ, it "takes the guesswork out of the night." It also serves the purpose of providing an easy indicator of one's unavailability to fend off unwelcome advances.^[4]

[edit] Variations

Guests at a stop light party might wear different-colored glow-in-the-dark jewelry^[5], hold glow sticks^[6], or incorporate stop light colors into their outfits^[7].

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