Don't Take a Gamble at the Office Party -
Avoid the Pitfalls
Office Christmas parties can be fun, but it
can also be tempting to fall into a number of different mistakes, and we'll
show you how to avoid them.
In corporate setting especially, holiday
office parties are a big deal. They aren't usually mandatory, but they are a
part of the culture, and they can affect how you are perceived by your
coworkers and bosses. It's very important to understand that these social
functions can affect your career more than maybe they should, and that's why
you should avoid the following blunders and not take a gamble at your office
Christmas party.
1. Take It Easy on the Alcohol
Sometimes the alcohol gets to flowing at these events in a major way, and you don't want to be the person the whole office is talking about when you return to work. Even if you're typically a heavy drinker, take it easy at work-related functions because you don't want to make a mistake or be labeled because you took a gamble on your career over what you were drinking at one party.
2. Dress Appropriately
Even though an office party might not be
during normal office hours, you should still be mindful of what you wear and
how you present yourself. These things can affect how you are perceived by your
coworkers and supervisors, and the last thing you want is to make a bad
impression. You don't necessarily have to wear the same thing you would wear at
work but keep it classy to avoid any embarrassment.
3. Be Mindful of Others
One of the easiest ways to avoid a big
gamble at an office party is to simply be mindful of what's going on with the
people around you. If some people are having a problem with each other, be
careful not to get in the middle of it. If you see some others having a good
time, that might be where you want to hang out instead. You can't control how
other people act, but you can control where you are standing and who you are
interacting with, and that will help you to stay on the right side of any drama
that might happen at the party.
