IT is well the office Christmas party happens but once a year. That way, you've got a full 364 days to rehabilitate your reputation if the worst happens.
That's not to say folk shouldn't have fun, but there are some pitfalls best avoided, and others — well, at least you'll have a decent excuse.
DO
Peacock: If you wear a stuffy uniform every day to work, this might be the only chance to impress the pretty girl in accounts (or the hunk in
marketing – we're an equal
opportunity employer). Don't overdo it though: a smart suit or cocktail dress is good, a kilt is perhaps a bit much.
Stick with the drink you know:
Champagne is terrific for beginning relationships and ending careers.
Mingle: People in other departments are less likely to remember you
making an ass of yourself. Or care.
DON'T
Talk shop: You might have no life
outside work. Why prove it?
Forget to drink heaps of water: Why lie to the office bore that you need to go to the toilet when you can tell the truth.
Eat that fancy finger food: What goes down might come up.
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