5 Tips for the Office Party

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, this is the time to remember that an office party is not really a party i.e. it is not the time and place to let loose and go crazy!

Most office party disasters happen because people drink too much. I know the free booze is tempting but it's not worth it. Treat the office party as an occasion that calls for your best behavior. Here are a few tips:

1. Do not get drunk.
2. Eat a snack before you go to the party. This will ensure that when you take your first alcoholic drink that you are not hungry. Drinking on an empty stomach is the first step to ending up drunk.
3. Dress appropriately. Clubbing attire or casual attire is not appropriate for the office party. In most cases cocktail attire is appropriate for women and suit and tie for men. If in doubt, ask the organizer to explain the dress code.
   
4. Do not flirt with your co-workers and definitely not with the boss. Again, if you stay sober this will not happen.
5. It's the holidays so be polite and cordial to everyone and save the whining and venting for another day. It is a party after all.
   

Happy Holidays!