How To Office Party
Posted January 5th, 2009 by admin
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Ah, the office Christmas party. It could be an epic evening, relived for years afterwards in anecdotes and inside jokes. Or it could be the night you make a fool of yourself…ridiculed for years afterwards in anecdotes and inside jokes. How do you keep yourself from a shame that you’ll never live down? Keep it simple, tasteful. No matter how alluring the open bar or Christmas ‘spirits’ appear, stick to a minimum on the drink front. If you’re in the mood to get smashed, save it for a more intimate after party; it’s bad news to get completely hammered in front of colleagues and/or their family members. Remember, you still have to work with these people every day after the holidays are over – and it’s just a lot easier when you’re not the dude who passed out at the office party, pants around your ankles, or the guy who vomited into the copier (we’ve seen that, and it’s not pretty).
Maybe holiday parties aren’t your cup of tea, and you can’t think of anything worse than sitting around with your colleagues, pretending to enjoy stale Christmas cookies and the eighth playing of “Silent Night.” Bring a guest to make the time pass more quickly, and feel free to leave early, but be sure to make an appearance. No one appreciates a Scrooge! Show up, make small talk, enjoy an appetizer or two, then let off steam afterwards by doing something you really enjoy.
Here are Brofessional’s Top Three Tips to Rocking Your Office Party:
Know your audience – In a more relaxed work setting, you may be able to get away with jeans or work clothes. Formal, sit-down dinners mean you should be prepared dress-wise and gift-wise – bring a bottle of wine or seasonal candy for your host/hostess. Find out whether or not you need to bring anything for a gift exchange – the key here is to clarify the spending limit, and don’t dramatically over or under-spend.
Have fun, but not TOO much fun – The three-drink rule is usually a good one to follow. Save the heavy drinking for another occasion; in front of your colleagues, boss, and guests is just not the time or place.
Enjoy yourself –make an effort to meet new people and break out of your comfort zone. You may find out that you and the CEO of your company share a common interest, or meet someone who could lead to future opportunities. At most office parties, people stick to the same groups of people they hang out with each day. Bust out of your comfort zone and meet someone new – it might be the start of something good!
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