How to Survive Office Parties

I can tell many people dread it as everyone is complaining about it as the date draws nearer!!!! It’s boring said the older staff, very dangerous others said…..hmmm….. Since the  stakes seems to be high… lol… here  is more on how to survive it……..

1) Prepare & be aware

Talk to someone about themselves and they’ll listen for hours, so a quick brush up on important names, current affairs and likely topics will help you sail through the small talk.

2) The loner always stands out like a sore thumb!!!!

There’s nothing to gain from being self-conscious or aloof, so demonstrate you’re a fun team-player and embrace the party spirit. If it’s a costume party, make sure you show some effort. Ours is not….thank God!!!!! Dancing, pull off a few moves. Karaoke, get up and rock the mike. Showing a secure sense of humor certainly won’t do your stock any harm and it’s a great way to break the ice.

If you’re more of a conversationalist than a performer there are still steps you can take to widen your circle. Don’t get stuck only talking to the people you know, You already work with them daily, so get out and make new connections you can later follow up on.”

3) Don’t drag your better half along, suffer alone!!!!

Do your spouse and yourself a favor by giving them the night off. They don’t want to be dragged along for inspection by a room full of strangers spouting crappy in-jokes, so make your excuses (“Oh, it’s their office party tonight as well” usually does the trick) and be done with it.

 Taking this hurdle off the track absolves you from an evening of awkward introductions and leaves you with a better chance to network. It also enables you to maintain a helpful layer of mystique and ensures the pair of you won’t be cowed into a painful dinner with Joe and June from accounts!!!

4) You might be photogenic but the camera is not your friend in such an event!!!

Much like a dog, a photo is not just for Christmas so think twice before going for that “Gang Nam style” pose which will inevitably spend the best part of 2013 displayed proudly above the office copier by merciless colleagues. And just in case they’re the jealous, firing type, it’s probably best to apply a 5-ft buffer for any shots featuring you and your boss’s spouse.

Your actions will have consequences. And whilst it may be a social environment, it is still work and your boss is still your boss. And if you are female & you do not want to be seen by your boss’s wife to be beside him whole night!!!!

5) Don’t be a douche & talk work in a party!!!!

Show you have a life outside the office by filling the evening with more convivial topics.

People are more likely to help people they like or know, so figure out who you might need in the future and just spend a few relaxing moments with them. And it sounds obvious, but don’t be boring. There’s no shame in greasing the wheels of conversation with a little creative storytelling, so long as you keep it credible.

6) You are what you wear!!!!!

You want to show you’re a well-dressed stylish individual, so it’s important to make an effort, but always keep it classic and understated. Bearing in mind the camera factor and the propensity of Christmas Party mishaps to remain hot topics well into June, it’s probably best to save the Saturday Night Fever outfit for the next convention, even if you are shooting for the much-fabled ‘ironic’ look.

7) Invest a little!!!!

As we’ve established, this one night will be discussed for many more to come so it’s worth injecting some festive cheer into your wallet.  You don’t have to overspend — nothing outrageous, but just enough to ensure yours is at the classier end of the gift spectrum. You don’t want to overdo it. Be careful you are not seen to be trying too hard, as that can be equally as bad!

8) The After Party Move is just as important

Many workers  forget  that the office party is intended to be a treat and not a form of torture. Show your consideration by thanking the organisers for their efforts –  a handwritten note or card – a gesture that will make them feel good and do your reputation no harm at all.

Meanwhile,  it’s crucial to build on any office party successes while the iron’s still hot. Be sure to follow up after parties, especially if a decision maker has shown they’re interested in taking the conversation further. Making the right impression on the higher ups can open many doors.
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