Tuesday, December 12, 2017

The Unspoken Etiquette of Your Holiday Office Party

For your holiday office party, the boss rented out the ballroom, ordered a bounty of drinks and food, and paid for the band. Surely, the boss wants you to let loose, indulge, and thoroughly enjoy yourself. Doing anything else would be a poor show of gratitude on your part. Plus, your good work ethic all year long gives you a holiday office party pass to revelry!

1. The invitation might say the dress code is “Holiday festive” or “Cocktail attire,” but don’t show much more skin than you would at a business meeting.

2. Guys should dress one step above what they think they should wear.

3. What your date or spouse wears and how that person acts is just as important as what you wear and how you act.

4. When possible, say hello or goodbye to the host(s) and thank them for the party.

5. Never corner the boss, and steer the conversation away from business with your co-workers.

6. Pay special attention to the spouses of the people you work closely with.

7. If you know the boss’s assistant(s), thank them.

8. You don’t bring a hostess gift unless the party is held at someone’s home.

9. Nurse your drink.

10. A thank you note is sometimes in order.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Friday, December 8, 2017

6 Tips To Survive The Office Christmas Party

The office Christmas party is a great chance to unwind, get to know your colleagues better and enjoy a few drinks.

Of course, every office will have its own folklore: hookups, cringeworthy dance moves and dramatic confrontations.

1. Pace yourself

2. Work BFF

3. Food glorious food

4. Mingle

5. Social media lockdown

6. Stay safe

Thursday, December 7, 2017

15 survival tips for the office holiday party

Holiday parties: They could turn out to be a fun night spent celebrating the season with your coworkers. Or they could mutate into a night of drunken disaster.

1. Ask about the dress code ahead of time

2. Don't go on an empty stomach

3. Don't even think about skipping the party

4. But also don't show up on time

5. Use the party as an opportunity to meet people you don't already know

6. But don't explicitly conduct business

7. Be sensitive to different religious affiliations

8. Know your drinking limit

9. Don't dance romantically with another employee

10. Loosen up a bit

11. Don't be the last one to leave the party

12. Don't go to the third venue

13. Make sure you say goodbye to people

14. Be mindful of social media

15. Make it to work the next day

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

How to Behave at the Office Christmas Party

Making a fool of yourself at the office Christmas party is something to be avoided at all costs. After all, you'll be obliged to front up to those very same co-workers the following week and if they have a remarkably lowered opinion of you since the party, it'll feel more than awkward...

1.Prepare yourself mentally and show up.

2.Arrange for a friend to call you at a set time.

3.Decide what to wear.

4.Arrive on time.

5.Mingle.

6.Drink responsibly.

7.Be tactful and careful about declaring your undying romantic intentions.

8.Help others.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017