What not to do at the company Christmas party

by Alexandra Heep

It's the holiday season and with it come the company parties. Whether you are the employee, or attending one of these parties with someone that is, it is always good to know what should not be done at one of these functio...read more

by Ann E. Smith

In the business world, there is something you definitely want to avoid: being told that something you just did was a career limiting move (CLM). Not only are CLMs dangerous by their very nature, but they are never forgotte...read more

by Heidi Hess Saxton

There's nothing like the sound of "Jingle Bells" over the company P.A. system to bring out the naughty and nice around the water cooler. After hours the stakes go up, especially at that exercise in forced frivolity known a...read more

by N. A. Hernandez

There are several things that you want to avoid doing at the company Christmas party. I think that the list of the things that you should do at a company Christmas party is much smaller then the do not dos! Here are some t...read more

by Stanley Teater

Going to an office Christmas party can be great fun. It can also be like walking through a mine field. Make a major mistake in your behavior and it'll probably be remembered and talked about for years. It can also come i...read more

by S.A.Robb

So you have to go to the office Christmas party. Here are a few things that you might want to avoid doing. First is DO NOT GET DRUNK. It is never a good idea to initiate an eggnog chugging contest. You also do not ...read more

by Kathy Lowther

"OH NO did she just fall head first into the table?" I was 19 when I heard my boss turn to one of my coworkers and utter those fatal words. That was the beginning of my initiation into some strict protocol involving "offi...read more

by Pat Gray

What Not to Do - Or Do As I Say, Not as I Did There are a lot of things that companies (i.e. management) and employees do at the company Christmas party that should probably be avoided, for everyone's sake. 1) Don't...read more

by Rae Lynne Morvay

Common sense should actually dictate what would be wise not to do at a Christmas party, but unfortunately when alcohol is involved common sense seems to go right out the window. And much to the delight of other employees ...read more

by Teresa Ann Grimes

I was actually invited to many a Christmas party, office party not at a family or friends. After the first one I just stay away. I walked in to a party where everyone was wearing jeans. These people must have changed ...read more

by W Thomas Payne

Are you the life of the party, or a wallflower when it comes to attending your company's Christmas/holiday bash? Are you sick of the same old behavior you observe at the annual schmoozefest, and looking for ways to tell t...read more

by Rose Conrad

It's that time of year again! The chestnuts are roasting over that old open fire, Santa Claus is coming to town, and of course that also means it's time for the office Christmas party again! Over the years I have been forc...read more

by Ted Sherman

I've already written a negative parody on appropriate (INappropriate) behavior at the Christmas party subject. Therefore, although it won't be easy, I'll try to be serious with my suggestions on what you actually should no...read more

by Trenna Sue Hiler

It's time for that glorious company Christmas party. It's only once a year and lasts only a couple of hours. What could possibly go wrong? You could come dressed up in an outfit you saw on the red carpet of the most r...read more

by Shauna Wade

Every year, at the beginning of December, we have the traditional hospital Christmas party. My employer even alternates from having it on Friday one year to Saturday the next year to allow everyone a chance to attend at l...read more

by Marc Steel

It's the end of the year and everyone is jubilant. The company has had an amazing year with record profits and you have hauled yourself up the ladder to be the man they are all talking about. What are you going to do next?...read more

by Stephanie Andrews

The best things to do at a Christmas party will leave the impression of you as the best person that walked into the party at the end of the evening. It is so simple to be viewed so highly by your workmates and staff alike....read more

by Patti Morgan

Whooo hooo! It's the office Christmas party and you have your groove on! Is Suzie from accounting going to dance her heart out and break another table? How about Bernie from research? His antics last year were the hot top...read more

by Aneatra

"Tis the season to be jolly." It is not the season to be stupid! After twenty years in human resources, it still boggles my mind that some adults lack the restraint to behave properly at a company sponsored holiday party....read more

by Sarah J Palmer

Christmas parties are very much like any other social group occasion. You are expected to accept the invitation unless you have a prior engagement. Arrive on time, dress appropriately and enjoy yourself within moderation...read more