You’ve worked hard all year and now your 9-5 wants to play Santa Claus and send you some Holiday Cheer in the form of a Holiday Party. Get Togetha loves office Holiday parties because its a great opportunity to get to know your colleagues better, thank them, do a little brown nosing, and leave a lasting impression. Now would not be the time to act boo boo the fool just because you hear the words “party” and “free cocktails.” Etiquette is real. Cause we’ve all seen the person who plays themselves at the office party and gets talked about. Its called an “office” party for a reason. It’s still business. Here’s some conversation on how to have fun and show good face.
What do I wear?
Business Casual is a term that folks need to have tatooed on the brain. Slacks, white shirts, shoe boots, with a touch of sparkle earrings or bracelet will do nice. Festive colors work but only in touches. Christmas trees should be viewed; not worn.
Should I go and who should I bring?
Showing your face means that you’re a part of the team. So if you want to be remembered; yes.
GT suggests that you bring whomever you’re in a serious committed relationship with; if that’s not possible then bring a friend who’s a working professional such as yourself. Or go dolo. Remember to mingle and to introduce yourself to someone you don’t know.
What do I do if the boss gets drunk?
Not a darn thing. That’s on him/her. Just remember to thank the boss on the next work day for the great office party.
Should I drink?
By all means partake in the spirits. But impose a two-drink minimum. Excessive drinking is a no no. If you must drink more. Leave your office party immediately. Some take it too far and wind up on a karaoke mike singing “Put a Ring On It.” Don’t let that be you.
Should I stay till the end?
Never overstay you’re welcome. It shows that you have a life outside of work.
On talking, networking and chit chatting.
Get Togetha says compliment; don’t complain. Excessive complaining is for the birds. And people generally don’t like Debbie Downers.
And Last but not least. The Holiday Buffet.
Get Togetha recommends eating before you get there; especially if you have a ferocious appetite. Double dipping, crowding your plate or piling the appetizers on high just doesn’t look right at an office party. Yes its free. But it’s not an all you can eat buffet and it just looks plain tack to take more than your share. Once again; excessive eating is a no no. You’re colleagues won’t say anything; but they’ll connect the dots with your food habits and it won’t be good.
And there you have it. Act right!…Hugs and Kisses…GT!
lol Man I get a kick out of the office parties. One of my co-workers always goes crazy with the food, like she wants to fight for the last piece of shrimp, she hogs all the food and loves to double dip. :thumbsdown: And always kissing the boss :booty: I have one drink, eat a lil bit, mix and mingle & laugh about it in the morning.
Can you believe we are having our H0liday party at the ZOO? I just can’t imagine how that is going to turn out. There’s supposed to be an area reserved for eating and events, but…the ZOO…?
We’re doing a Holiday Pot Luck this year. It will be interesting to see what some people will bring. Office parties are fun, even though we are suppose to be having a good time and taking a break from work, but we just end up talking about what happens at work. But it’s still fun.
Stay away from the photocopier!
@Smokie
At the zoo for real :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: … LMAOOOOOO. Well since it will be @ the zoo, they hopefully will have it set up to be something exotic LOL. Hey w/ the idea of the zoo it better be LOL.
I think all the points were good ones. For those of you who do have office parties, hope u guys have a great one :smile:
Ugh, I have a bus casual-formal dress code…I would like to wear a dress. It’s cute, a Nanette Lepore Minuet in plum but the length has got me thinking…I was going to wear tights and booties with it. Thoughts? Perhaps I’ll just do slacks :roll:
Great ideas though GT…thanks for the post. :thumbsup: