Ah the office Christmas party…a wonderful civilised day/night out to remember. Or in many cases a night regrettably forgotten due to copious amounts of alcohol – we knew we peaked too early with the Tequila shot(s) at 2:15pm.
So, whether it’s an elegant affair or pizza and beer round the water cooler it’s important to know the Guanhães Do’s and Don’ts for your office Christmas party.
Chipiona 1. Do dress to impress making your planned fashionable entrance
2. Don’t make your dance moves too obscene…
…Perhaps keep it to a light two-step to start off with if unsure
3. Do mingle – strike up a conversation with the person you’re normally on a ‘hi/bye’ basis with…
4. Don’t worry if you’re not interested in the slightest…at least you tried
5. Don’t ask your boss for a raise whilst drunk…
…Chances are you will forget…
6. Do steer clear of office gossip
7. Do try to avoid any stage of ‘hanger’
8. Don’t be the angry drunk
9. Don’t be the creepy drunk
10. Do go home if you’re feeling too intoxicated
11. Don’t be a space invader
12. Do take the chance to speak to the cute guy you work with at the bar
13. Don’t forget your manners around colleagues
14. Do comfort a co-worker in need
15. Don’t leave too early- this is the one time you get to let your hair down and enjoy drinks with your work besties!
16. Do organise a lift home and don’t drive if you’re drinking
17. Don’t be surprised if you have one of hell of a hangover the next day…
What are your Christmas party do’s and don’ts?
photo cred: Charlotte Audrey Owen-Meehan
