Holiday Office Parties
Don't Forget the Boss is Watching(If you are serious about your career)
The office holiday party can be tricky business. Below are some tips to help make it work to your advantage.
1. Attend unless you have a very good reason not to, it's part of the job. 2. Dress appropriately for the occasion. Business attire is appropriate when the party is right after work. Remember the office holiday party is part of your job. It is better to dress more conservatively no matter when the party is held. Looking professional is important. See below. 3. Eat and drink in moderation. The safest bet is not to drink at all.
4. Know who will be there ahead of time. Have an idea about what to talk about. Open ended questions allow the other person to do most of the talking. Avoid the work topic. Subjects like current events make interesting conversation. 5. Introduce yourself to your organization's higher-ups and mingle with people from other departments. This is an opportunity to build business relationships and to promote yourself. Don't gossip or reveal too much personal information. 6. Check beforehand if spouses or significant others are invited. If you bring a guest coach him or her on what to wear and what to say. Your guest's behavior will reflect 7. Displaying affection is a no no. 8. Have an exit strategy. Stay at least an hour. Leave before it ends. If the party is from 6 to 8 leave at 7:45. 9. Be sure to thank those who coordinated the party.
More About Dressing for The Office PartyWhen choosing an outfit to wear to the office party be sure it is flattering for your figure type, that it fits well (not too short, too long, too tight, or too low cut) and that the color flatters your skin color. "What I don't like about office parties
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Too Low Cut
for an Office Party Absolutely no sheers or cleavages!
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