Tips for your next virtual happy hour or party

A family taking part in an online quiz using the Zoom and Kahoot apps, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues, in Manchester, Britain. — Reuters

We have all suddenly and somewhat unwillingly been ushered into the age of the social video call.

Yes, we've all been on a few video conferences for work here and there – a necessary evil of remote teams and global businesses. But this is the first time we've all found ourselves celebrating birthdays, baby showers, engagements and with our friends and family compacted into boxes on a screen. The ink was barely dry on the shutdown orders last month before people started organising happy hours, game nights, book clubs, watch parties, brunches and other gatherings online.