Top Company Holiday Party Survival Tips

It’s that time of year again when most companies have holiday parties, which means most managers have to make an appearance and show their best side, at least for a few minutes...

10 things you should do (and not do) at your company’s holiday party

#1: Be careful about actually “partying”

#2: Don’t be a pig

#3: Dress the part

#4: Stay sober

#5: Watch what you say

#6: Be careful about discussing spouses

#7: Beware assumptions about pregnancy

#8: Be careful about work topics

#9: Have an elevator talk prepared

#10: Beware of inappropriate behavior

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Top 10 Office Holiday Party Survival Tips

1. If alcohol is served, resist the urge to overindulge.

2. If Britney Spears would wear it, you probably shouldn’t. Revealing clothes, snakes, etc.

3. Unless you are already known as flamboyant or the creative one in the office, don’t view the office party as your opportunity to try a new hairstyle, fake fingernails (if you’ve never worn them), a new toupee, etc.

4. Be prepared to socialize, mingle, and talk about something other than work.

5. Unless you are planning to audition for a part in the adult version ofMean Girls Two, don’t stay with the same five or six people all night.

6. If someone is making small talk with you, throw him a bone and give more than a one-word answer.

7. Keep your dancing PG.

8. If you are a big eater, practice your talent before leaving home.

9. Leave with your date, not the cute woman from accounting who came with someone else.

10. Don’t be the last to leave

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