All scenarios
Party
Medium
Friends indoors with warm dim light — usually the first situation where a kit lens struggles.
Lenses that suit this: A bright 35mm or 50mm f/1.8 lens makes a big difference.
The guide
Starting point
1/125s, f/1.8–f/2.8, ISO 1600–6400.
With flash
Bounce the flash off the ceiling for softer light: 1/125s, f/4, ISO 400–800.