So it’s that time of the year again, every weekends jam packed with Christmas partys and catch ups. It is easy to get caught up in the ‘festive’ motion of it all and have a few too many drinks along the way. This is why I am here to write this life changing piece for you… we all know there is one Christmas party you definitely need to control yourself at, thats the staff work party.
It’s the most interesting time of year getting to know your work colleagues out of context, it may be all fun and games but there are some simple rules to stick by to ensure come next year you don’t have to stress about office lady Jan talking about how you kissed Phil from accounts right after you fell over on the dance floor trying to Moon Walk your favourite Justin Bieber track.
1. Don’t drink too much
The golden rule of work events – do not over indulge in alcohol. This is the number one rule purely because if you follow this rule, 99% of the rules that follow on are less likely to be broken.
This one obviously depends on the dress code, however keep it classy.. gals don’t wear your favourite Supre mini and fellas no one likes that ‘I just got out of bed’ look so snaz it up a little.
3. Don’t over share
Personal life and work life generally should stay very seperate. Try not to overshare, no one really wants to hear about how your were in labour for 24hours and they had to use giant tongs to pull the baby out… especially not poor Jill who is due to have her first child in a week.
4. Don’t flirt or fight
This ones a major one… and I also think its the most broken rule of them all. Reminder, you have to go to work every single day and see these people, causing any awkward or angry tension between yourself and a colleague is not highly recommended. Yes Justin from HR has a great smile and Sally the secretary is a dreamboat but look away people.. it just isn’t worth the drama.
5. Have fun
Christmas happens once a year, so make the most of it. Have fun, chat, laugh, have a boogie (no getting low) enjoy this wonderful time of year and celebrate a year of hard work.
Hope this helps, Goodluck peeps.
