| Do you have a holiday office party coming up and | | | | mingle and share your boss with everyone. If your |
| you're not quite sure how to act? Office parties tend | | | | boss wants to speak to you more, rest assure that he |
| to be awkward because they combine the business | | | | or she will find you. Mingle with your other coworkers |
| atmosphere of work and the social aspect of a party. | | | | and you never know who you will meet. |
| It's hard to know which lines you could cross and | | | | - Be Gracious: Be sure to thank your boss and |
| which ones you shouldn't. Finding the happy medium | | | | whoever else was responsible for throwing the party. |
| isn't always easy, but with these great tips you should | | | | A lot of work goes into a Holiday party and it's |
| have no problem getting through the night. | | | | important that you show how much you appreciate |
| - Watch Your Alcohol Consumption: It's a holiday office | | | | that. You don't need to go over board and make a big |
| party, and chances are there will be alcohol available. | | | | display of it; a "thank you" should be just fine. |
| It's okay to have a few drinks, even get a little tipsy; it | | | | - Be There and Be on Time: Generally speaking, being |
| is, after all, a party. However, it's never a good idea to | | | | fashionably late is a good thing for parties, however, |
| end up to drunk to remember the night. Being the | | | | for some reason this doesn't really include work |
| "drunken guy in the corner" doesn't show much | | | | parties. It's a good idea to come on time or only a few |
| respect for your boss. The last gift you want for the | | | | minutes late. This is especially important if a meal |
| holidays is a pink slip that you don't' remember getting. | | | | would be served. You definitely should be there by the |
| - Take Advantage of Opportunity: An office party is a | | | | time the first course (often a salad) is served and you |
| great time to interact with co workers and senior staff | | | | should leave no earlier than after dessert. |
| members so take advantage of the opportunity at | | | | - Dress to Impress: Chances are you won't have to |
| hand. This is an excellent place to show your strength | | | | wear a suit and tie to your office gathering, but that |
| as a person without having to discuss business. If you | | | | doesn't mean you can wear anything you please. |
| share common interests like golfing, fishing, or other | | | | Leave the ripped jeans and the comfy sneakers at |
| hobbies, with your boss feel free to chat with them. | | | | home. Opt for dress pants or dark denim paired with a |
| - Don't Get Greedy: Even if you feel you're really | | | | nice button down top. Stick with casual dress shoes |
| impressing your boss with your witty conversation, | | | | and you'll be ready to dance the night away. |
| don't monopolize them the entire party. It's important to | | | | |