Business Party Do’s and Don’ts
I’d like to share some practical tips for business holiday parties.
Here are some DO’S….
- Attend the Event: It’s an unspoken expectation that showing up may not be mandatory or can it be required, but attending isn’t really optional. That is if you want to be working there next year.
- If you RSVP – by all means ATTEND: Many business functions are paid on the basis of the number who attend, and that is calculated by the number of RSVP’s.
- Mingle, Mix, and Move: Talk to different people and learn something new. Don’t stick with your usual watercooler pals.
Now for the Don’ts…..
- Say “yes” to a Blind Date: You don’t know who the person is or who he/she might know. Rule of thumb – when in doubt, go stag.
- Be Flirtatious or Get Frisky: This is crossing the line of appropriate and adult behavior at a business event.
- Drink Too Much: it’s not worth taking the chance that you’ll say something you wish you hadn’t. Rule of thumb is- limit yourself to 2 drinks.
- Talk All Business: BORING!! After all it is a social gathering. The guests are supposed to have fun, get to know each other, and have a different experience outside of daily office routine.
