Office Party Dos and Don'ts - 13/12/2007
INVITATIONS are dropping on desks throughout the world - the office party season has officially begun.
Website officebroker.com offers the following advice to office party goers everywhere...
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- When you gotta go, you gotta go - Even if your boss is named Ebenezer, you should show up at your Company office party.
- Eat, drink but don't be too merry! - Probably the most important 'do' at any office party. Be aware that alcohol lowers your inhibitions and may cause you to do something you regret.
- Leave the mini skirt in the wardrobe - Leave low-cut, short and sexy items of clothing in your wardrobe. Not only will you catch a cold, but you may also lose the respect of your co-workers.
- Watch the clock - Arrive on time and don't be the last one found propping up the bar or asleep in a corner.
- Talk the talk - Parties are not the time to shrink into the wallpaper. Mingle and introduce yourself to everyone. Have some ice-breakers ready such as 'What are you doing for Christmas?'.
- Don't flirt with the boss - This is an office . party, not a singles bar and it will not advance your career. Also make sure you aren't caught in any compromising positions with a hidden camera - trying to explain a slow dance with the MD may be difficult.
- Beware of the office gossip - Under no circumstances should you traffic in office gossip. You never know who is standing behind you.
- Grin and bear it - The party is being given for your benefit, so be gracious, forget your paltry Christmas bonus and leave your Grinch personality at home for the evening.
- Don't talk shop - Remember that now is not the time to ask your boss for that long awaited promotion or pay rise. You honestly won't get it!
