Jillstrand23 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Tonight is my office christmas party at my boss's house and I am so nervous right now! Any advice?:cower: Link to comment
Hollyj Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Don't have more than one drink. And, dress appropriately. Don't show a lot of skin. Link to comment
Jillstrand23 Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 Thanks Hollyj, that's great advice. Link to comment
sara-pezzini Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Don't make out with anyone! And agree with holly! Link to comment
JaggerJim Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Why so nervous? Go and have fun. Who cares if you show skin or get a bit drunk? Why not just be yourself. Link to comment
Hollyj Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Why so nervous? Go and have fun. Who cares if you show skin or get a bit drunk? Why not just be yourself. Because it is unprofessional and can hurt your career. The office party is an extension of work, and you behave appropriately. Link to comment
JaggerJim Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Because it is unprofessional and can hurt your career. The office party is an extension of work, and you behave appropriately. If you threw a party Holly, no-one would go. Link to comment
j.man Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 ^ Gotta admit, I laughed. I'd agree to a more mild version of Holly's policy. Probably wouldn't show off the girls, but feel free to look good and be comfortable. Also maybe a drink an hour rather than a drink for the whole night-- that is if that's what you're already used to. But that even feels awkward to have to write. Basically just don't get tanked and don't fondle the atypically buff IT guy. And probably best not to talk shop. You've gotten this far as an adult, so I assume you've got some basic sense of professional boundaries. Just exercise that common sense. Link to comment
ThatwasThen Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Whatever you do, don't do the Limbo with that little black dress on. The whole office staff will tell you, during different times at work the next day what colour your thong was. *ugh, true story* Link to comment
j.man Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Whatever you do, don't do the Limbo with that little black dress on. The whole office staff will tell you, during different times at work the next day what colour your thong was. *ugh, true story*I told you this story in confidence, TWT. Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'm actually intrigued WHY you're so nervous? :confused: It really is simple and all it takes is common sense. Behave appropriately and don't get blind drunk and make a massive fool of yourself or create a scene etc. You don't want to be the one everyone talks about the next day at the office and points a finger at. Common sense. Link to comment
shellyf62 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I think there is way more to this story than what OP is letting on LOL Link to comment
boltnrun Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I agree with the no alcohol/extremely limited alcohol. It's tempting to have a few to "loosen up", but I have so many horror stories about people who tried to use alcohol to relax and ended up making themselves look like BooBoo the Fool instead. Like the Director of Finance at my previous employer who became "bi-curious" when she drank and asked every.single.woman at the party if they wanted to make out. Or one of my friends who became so drunk he fell over a railing. Or the other coworker who was smart enough to rent a room at the hotel where the party was held, but was not smart enough to realize he was too drunk to try to take a bath and flooded the hotel because he passed out while filling the tub. I suggest getting one drink and holding it all night. That way, nosey coworkers won't keep asking you why you aren't drinking. And yes, dress appropriately. No skin-tight, cleavage revealing spandex dress or ripped jeans. And have conversations! It's a great way to get to know your coworkers better. I'm curious too...why so nervous? Link to comment
RainyCoast Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Jesus christ. Just reading these. This is why i'm skipping ours. I will be having a very contagious something. Not sorry. Link to comment
mustlovedogs Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 My Christmas party was fun. Everyone got a bit tipsy. I say match your team and don’t do or say anything too stupid. Link to comment
Hollyj Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 ^ Gotta admit, I laughed. I'd agree to a more mild version of Holly's policy. Probably wouldn't show off the girls, but feel free to look good and be comfortable. Also maybe a drink an hour rather than a drink for the whole night-- that is if that's what you're already used to. But that even feels awkward to have to write. Basically just don't get tanked and don't fondle the atypically buff IT guy. And probably best not to talk shop. You've gotten this far as an adult, so I assume you've got some basic sense of professional boundaries. Just exercise that common sense. My limit is usually two a night, or I will be drunk - cheap date, I suppose. That is why I went for the conservative route. If I did a drink an hour at a 3 hour party, I would be flying. Link to comment
JA0371 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Last night at our company party, AT the managers house, one of my co workers who I don't really know well, did ALL the 'don't do' things! She drank too much. Was obnoxiously loud. And was dirty dancing with the only male guy at work...lol only thing was that she wasn't dressed half naked...but she was just wayyyyy over the top. A few of us got her on video...lol and THAT is forever. Link to comment
Hollyj Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Last night at our company party, AT the managers house, one of my co workers who I don't really know well, did ALL the 'don't do' things! She drank too much. Was obnoxiously loud. And was dirty dancing with the only male guy at work...lol only thing was that she wasn't dressed half naked...but she was just wayyyyy over the top. A few of us got her on video...lol and THAT is forever. Good God! Was she at work today? Did she remember anything? Link to comment
ThatwasThen Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I told you this story in confidence, TWT. ... lolzzz ... Link to comment
JA0371 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Good God! Was she at work today? Did she remember anything? Haha not sure I was off but I can only imagine!! Link to comment
Batya33 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Haha not sure I was off but I can only imagine!! Similar story where the guy had maybe too much of a good time and decided to come in late the next day to work (we were fairly new employees, he was my office mate, good guy). Anyway as the elevator doors opened around 11am, he looking slightly disheveled, etc trying to sneak in -- he was greeted by all the higher ups and everyone in my department in the elevator lobby because there was an impromptu fire drill. Link to comment
Hollyj Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Haha not sure I was off but I can only imagine!! That's too bad. LOL Link to comment
Jillstrand23 Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 I went, I covered my arms I had 2 glasses of wine and I had a really good time. Thanks everyone for posting on my thread , looks like you guys had your own party whilst I was gone !! x jill Link to comment
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