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Eat, drink but don t be too merry! Probably the most important do" at any officeparty. Just because people wish you a "Merry" Christmas doesn t mean that you haveto take them literally. Be aware that alcohol lowers your inhibitions, cloudsjudgment and may cause you to do something you regret.
Leave the mini skirt in the wardrobe - Leave low-cut, short and sexy items ofclothing in your wardrobe. Not only will you catch a cold, but you may also lose therespect of your bosses and co-workers.
Watch the clock - Arrive on time and don t be the last one found propping up the baror asleep in a corner.
Talk the talk Parties are not the time to shrink into the wallpaper. Mingle andintroduce yourself to everyone. Have some ice-breakers ready such as: "What are youdoing for Christmas" but avoid conversation deflators such as: "Do you have kids"(If the answer is no, there s no place to go from there.)
Don t flirt with the boss This is an office party, not a singles bar and it willnot advance your career. Also make sure you aren t caught in any compromisingpositions with a hidden camera - trying to explain a slow dance with the MD may bedifficult.
Beware of the office gossip - Under no circumstances should you traffic in officegossip. You never know who is standing behind you.
Grin and bear it The party is being given for your benefit, so be gracious, forgetyour paltry Christmas bonus and leave your Grinch personality at home for theevening.
Leave the bank card at home Buying a drunken round for 30 may seem like a goodidea at the time but the chances are that while your colleagues will soon forgetthis act of goodwill your kids won t when Santa doesn t come as a result!
Don t talk shop And whatever you do, remember that now is not the time to ask yourboss for that long awaited promotion or pay rise. You honestly won t get it!
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Managing Director Andy Haywood said: We ve all heard stories about people makingfools of themselves at the office Christmas party. These tales may be a source ofgreat amusement but the truth is, too much alcohol and merriment can affectperceptions and have a negative impact on your career.
However, the Christmas party can also be the perfect opportunity for you to networkand improve other people s opinions of you. Handled correctly, it could further yourcareer, not ruin it. PressRelease Distribution By PressReleasePoint(http://www.p ressreleasepoint.com)
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