What are your tips for surviving this year’s office Christmas party?
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Christmas parties can be as exciting as they can be excruciating.
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Christmas parties can be as exciting as they can be excruciating.
So whether you’re a virgin or veteran, a few tips and tricks are essential for successfully navigating this year office Christmas party to avoid the walk of shame into the office the next day. What are yours?
January 13th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I’m planning on fairing quite well this year in that area because I plain am not going. Party pooper I am. Sojourner on earth
January 15th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Makeing the most of it and enjoying the relaxed environment for a short time that it is. Christmas isnt something that should be dreaded. U just have to make the most of it. play boy
January 18th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Don’t get caught snogging your boss by his/her husband/wife.
Other than that, anything goes - HAVE FUN!!! Doubledex
January 19th, 2010 at 2:38 am
Personally my tips are as following:
1. Eat before you go out. This will avoid the an empty stomach halving your alcohol tolerance.
2. Remember you’re at work. No matter how much it feels like the pub/club, you’re in a public work environment with work people, so act accordingly.
3. Don’t be the last to leave. Sneaking off before the end means you’ll never be the one who makes a fool of themself.
4. Try to avoid trying to better your all-time alcohol consumption: is this really the time or the place? Less is more, or less is less, embarassment that is. Martin
January 19th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
STAY HOME!! ktbspa@sbcglobal.net
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:23 am
stay sober to supress the urge to hit anoying colleagues. lostsoul
January 24th, 2010 at 4:49 am
Stay sober and find a group and stick with them. Also handy to have an excuse at the ready should you need to make a quick getaway! Emby
January 24th, 2010 at 9:13 am
1) When you suddenly feel light off your feet, put the drink down.
2) Remember, he/she is your boss… don’t get any intimate ideas!
3) DON’T talk about unfinished work - no one wants to hear about it and you will be crucified.
4) Your friends - uh-uh, don’t bring them (Because we all know friends blame their host when the inevitable happens)
5) No gifts necessary, just cards or else you will be the new yuppie.
6) Most importantly: be you. himan275
January 25th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
the only thing that puts people in an embarassing situation is alcohol.
so make sure you dont over do it, before the evening decide your limit - i never drink more than 2 glasses of wine. dont mix your drink, dont binge just because it is free and dont make a fool of yourself. GorGeous_Girl
January 28th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Well I always stick to just having a couple of drinks, i know it sounds boring but its funny watching every one else get drunk, then i invite some close friends round to mine put on some christmas music and get tipsy in the safety of my own home then i know i wont regret anything, its more fun that way. kirsty w
January 31st, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Sincerely …
I am an atheist and not celebrate the Christmas.
If someone tells me happy Christmas, I answer only happy new year.
I not give nor receive gifts from anyone.
Christmas is a Roman Catholic holiday.
Jewish holidays, holidays Muslims, Catholic holidays, holidays Hindus, are all legends of folklore. ▒▒ DaTerra▒▒
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
fake your death ☻Kenny☻
February 5th, 2010 at 3:52 am
Go easy on the drinks. Easier said than done! Especially if the boss is buying! But it’s worth trying not to get too hammered because before you know it you’ll be pouring your heart out to anyone who’ll listen, dancing on tables and saying things you’ll REALLY wish you hadn’t. While friends would forgive you and brush it off, work colleagues won’t forget! Enigma
February 7th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
don’t go………. stevie c
February 8th, 2010 at 9:26 am
However drunk you get DON’T sleep with the hooker from ITshe’s fugly! It’s you beer goggles talking mrpandaman
February 10th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Don’t call your boss a tosser, throw up and pinch his wife’s arse. Darran P
February 12th, 2010 at 2:24 am
The secret is not to go in the first place. Think about it. The only thing you all have in common is work, so you end up talking about it all night. The only time you stop talking about it is when the drinking effcts kick-in, and that is when the trouble starts. So, make your excuses and go instead for a great night out with your real friends. NJ F
February 14th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
You can wear a Santa dress or Santa suit. This will really brighten up the party. Sam
February 15th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I have read most of the answers on here and they all say the same thing.
1) dont drink to much
2) dont snog the boss
3) dont mention stuff you did at work that you shouldn’t have done…
Surviving the christmas party? why should you have too, the idea is to let your hair down and have fun and release all that pent up stress that has been building up from the last party that they held for you (most probably the last christmas party).
The thing i would suggest is that they employed you for your skill set in the role that your in and not wheather you can handle your long island ice tea or your pint of Fosters, no reputable employer can sack you for having fun at the crimbo party regardless of how reckless you get, however if violence has taken part then you deserve to be sacked because your a berk, however throwing up on the bosses wifes dress is perfectly acceptable however you probably wont get promoted any time soon.
My advise - Have fun, Party Hard (their paying), regret nothing. Scott
February 19th, 2010 at 12:17 am
Avoid sitting near the people that you know you shouldn’t be near - especially if you are the kind of person who has a loose tongue after a few drinks!
Know your limits and don’t get too drunk!
Make sure that you just relax and enjoy yourself - after all they can’t really fire you for having fun! Kirsty P
February 20th, 2010 at 7:04 am
Sleep with everyone - in that way no one can lable you a “slapper” the next day as it would be hypocrytical! Jonathan T
February 21st, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Hand your notice in now and then tell everybody exactly what you think of them. Find another job and repeat this fail safe method annually. David W
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Despite being a drinker myself, my way to to drive there, with the aim of driving back. And the best way where possible is to promise to give others lifts.
That way, you can have one drink, and avoid drinking any more as most people will respect that. And the morons what do not, are not worth your time anyway.
I am too aware of what an idiot I am when I am drunk you see! Captain Starkiller
February 25th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Don’t attend! faolain93
February 28th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Bring your better half with you to keep you on the straight and narrow. The only other option is to drink shandy all night. John TS
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:57 am
Just be your self make sure you have a good meal before you go out and just restrain yourself from drinking to much iv had experiences of going somewere else after and getting really drunk so you need to save yourself for when it happnes and also away from work you it may be more easy to get with your work crush away from everyone else at the party so you will be less embarrassed. Gadsey
March 3rd, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Avoid the Slappers!!!! Micky_s
March 5th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
if your going to do something do it in style!
have fun, flirt a little and drink normally at the end of the day its just another day!
but remember don’t drink and drive, drink and jive!! Bj screen
March 8th, 2010 at 4:07 am
Simple… have a meal before you arrive, and drink two glasses of water for every drink. In case you fear scorn, ask from the bartender for a short glass with ice and a twist… vodka on the rocks if someone asks. Take small sips, and if really needed, down an Alka Seltzer XS before the partyl, that way you will feel upbeat and enjoy it throughout! Jose Javier E
March 8th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
contrary to what everyone else says I say go nuts, work hard play hard. I have found the best employees are those who know when to work and know when to party, and do it to their best ability.
i respect those who have the balls to be themselves
if it was a christmas meal, or a christmas gathering it would be different, but a party is a partae!
Merry Christmas yi bunch o’ loons! Keeper of the Birch Trees
March 10th, 2010 at 4:26 am
Our party is tomorrow and I still haven’t come up with and excuse why I can’t go.
Any suggestions? Suzie.H.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Keep Your Legs Shut! The Fertilizer
March 14th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
That atheist fella! what a plonker, nobody wants to know whether your an atheist or not, I know Christmas is a Roman Catholic holiday but an office Christmas party is just a big party after all. Don’t be so dry!! Haquehead
March 15th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
don’t go if you have problems with self-control.
easy as that. polly
March 19th, 2010 at 3:16 am
Go get as locked as much as you can….Because you might very well not be working there much longer if things keep going as they do!
So be honest tell everone you think is a tosser and tell them so! tom s
March 20th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Having a job is always a good start. I at the moment unfortunately do not! Will F
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:10 am
only stay for a bit make excuses and leave or swerve it all together!
If you do go avoid getting totally drunk - know your limits.
If you drink too much leave ASAP to avoid any trouble! burlyone79
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:29 am
don’t drink hemlock… hodgkinsonl
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:16 pm
It’s the only time of year when I can drink myself silly at the company’s expense… Bring it on!!!! Happy Christmas everyone! luke m
March 26th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I agree about the atheist chap - what a kill joy! Christmas Parties are orientated around the holiday period that stems from a Christian based society - I am pretty sure not everyone who attends christmas parties is Christian!
Logically speaking, atheism is just as illogical as religion - there is no absolute way to prove there is no god. The only rational position (from a purely logical perspective) is agnosticism.
I say let your hair down, have a good time, meet people you have never met before - but make sure you turn up the next day! being ill the day after the office party is never convincing!!!!! Henry L
March 29th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Get absolutely hammered….it will make the next day much more interesting! Nothing shameful about being merry and having a good time, its not your problem if they can’t handle it. So what you threw up on the boss…she shouldn’t have been standing there. Anyway she invited you!
Just throw a sickie the next day if you can’t face it. matone1
April 2nd, 2010 at 1:32 am
Do not drink too much.
Remember, all cats are grey in the dark.
Other people do stupid things, so do not be stupid. Genghis
April 4th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Make good use of the photocopying machine, it’s there for as reason….oh yeah!!! Behrajan
April 8th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Attend the Christmas bash even if your un-sure about going. Lurk at the back untill you see someone else making a prat of themselves casualy remark about this to the office gossip and the limelight will be all theirs. After all the quickest way to empty the building in the event of a fire is to whisper to the admin staff ….” Shhh dont tell anyone but there is a fire” the building will be cleared in record time..
Party all night my hard rocking amigo richard m
April 10th, 2010 at 4:20 am
Lifeline hangover defence - best thing since sliced bread!!! kdh_ie
April 12th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Just don’t go, go out wiv ur mates insted Matt
April 15th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Don’t Go! Chris H
April 16th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
I’m the boss of my company and this weekend is our party, I’ve payed for all of it and the skys the limit. have a boss like me and nothings a problem. Tony Q
April 19th, 2010 at 8:41 am
As the boss I love to watch the behaviours of staff at parties. I never hold a grudge always too P***** to remember. Please do throw up on my wife at least then she has something to complain about insted of me. Ron D
April 21st, 2010 at 6:45 am
- Don’t gossip, after a few glasses you will tell somebody about someone and it will turn out be the wrong person to tell….
- don’t get personal, again once a few drinks are gone youwill get intimate or personal with some looser and will be ajoke of the next day
- don’t drink - or you will punch the one who was irritating you at work with stupid emails or stupid comments
- leave a bit early if you get tipsy, if you saty sober stay till the end and take some awesom pictures of your workmates embarrasing themselves - trust me - there are always a few pictures that people will wish they were never taken lol AJ616