Behaving Properly at Holiday Office Parties
The holidays are approaching. This means that invitations to the annual office holiday party should be arriving any minute. Although the event is in fact called a "party," an office party is really more office than party. Here are some office party dos and don'ts.
Show up. This is a must. If you're absent, your lack of team spirit will be noticed. Note you must show up for at least 30 minutes otherwise it looks like you showed up only to keep up appearances!
Don't just bring your entire family. Only bring the spouse and children if the invitation explicitly specifies that family are invited.
Dress appropriately. Wear what you would normally wear in the office (only a bit dressier). Don't wear anything you'd regret wearing afterwardss :)
Don't be a pig. Eat and drink in moderation. Hold your cup in your left hand so you can shake coworkers' hands with your right without it being cold and wet.
Network network network! Use the party as an opportunity to meet your higher-ups. You probably don't get to interact with them on a daily basis so schmooze with them, and strengthen your business network.
Show up. This is a must. If you're absent, your lack of team spirit will be noticed. Note you must show up for at least 30 minutes otherwise it looks like you showed up only to keep up appearances!
Don't just bring your entire family. Only bring the spouse and children if the invitation explicitly specifies that family are invited.
Dress appropriately. Wear what you would normally wear in the office (only a bit dressier). Don't wear anything you'd regret wearing afterwardss :)
Don't be a pig. Eat and drink in moderation. Hold your cup in your left hand so you can shake coworkers' hands with your right without it being cold and wet.
Network network network! Use the party as an opportunity to meet your higher-ups. You probably don't get to interact with them on a daily basis so schmooze with them, and strengthen your business network.
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