by Tiffany Belle

Created on: November 18, 2008

Attending the company Christmas party can sometimes be a dangerous thing. Even though a company Christmas party is a social gathering that should be casual and fun, there are definitely things that you should never do at a company Christmas party. Not only does this apply to where you work, but also if you attend your spouse's company Christmas party. Even though you are in a more relaxed atmosphere than the normal work setting it doesn't mean that you can just let go of all your inhibitions.

Here are some of the major don'ts when it comes to a company Christmas party.

Don't Drink Too Much Alcohol
Although, many people may not agree with this, I actually recommend that you don't drink any alcohol at the company Christmas party. Alcohol lowers your inhibitions quite dramatically, making it easier for you to embarrass yourself at the company Christmas party. Drinking alcohol at the company Christmas party may lead you to say something that you should not say or do something that you should not so. Remember, that these are the people that you have to see everyday at work, and especially remember that you boss is there. You don't want your fellow co-workers and boss losing respect for you because of something that you said or did at the company Christmas party. If you do decide to drink alcohol at your company Christmas party, make sure to limit to one glass of wine or champagne. Also, definitely remember the designated driver if you are drinking alcohol.

Don't Dress Inappropriately
This actually goes for women and men at company Christmas parties. For men, if your company is having the Christmas party at a nice place or restaurant, don't show up to the company Christmas party wearing jeans and a t-shirt. If you are unsure of what to wear, then ask around to your fellow co-workers to get an idea on what is appropriate for the party. For women, this means that you want to dress conservative to a company Christmas party. Don't try to push the limits by wearing a low-cut dress or top or a short mini-skirt. You may just look trashy and lose the respect of some of your co-workers and even your boss.

Don't Hit On Any of Your Co-workers or Their Spouses
A company Christmas party is not the time or place to find a date or a girlfriend or boyfriend. Don't use this time to hit on a co-worker who you have a crush on, as it is still inappropriate. Never, ever make the mistake of hitting on one of your co-workers or your boss's spouse or date!

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