How to survive Company Christmas Parties

The holidays are supposed to be fun… right? But what happens when you try to mix business with pleasure? Unfortunately, the results are often disastrous. In this article we are will offer a few tips on how to survive company Christmas parties.

Number one, don't drink too much. This goes almost without saying. But every year, without fail, some poor bloke swallows way too much eggnog and the next day he finds himself on the unemployment line. The reason for this is simple: drinking makes you do stupid things, things that would never even enter your mind during the sober, daylight hours.

Number two, don't flirt. Yes, office romances do happen. But there is nothing worse than revealing them to the entire office during a night of drunken festive fun. Not only will your workmates resent you, but the object of your affection will likely never speak to you again.

Number three, just have fun. Far too many employees use the Christmas party as an excuse to suck up to their bosses. But do yourself and your superior a favour, give officiousness a rest for one evening and celebrate the season.

Last but not least, do not hang around with your mates all night. An office Christmas party is a great opportunity to get to know people you are interested in, not necessarily in a romantic sense. So, mingle a bit and talk to everyone.