Next Month!

Well, it's next month! Which means it is now time to start discussing the holidays. And today I thought that I would help you brush up on office Xmas party etiquette. Because let's be honest here, bad behavior at the company office party could very well lead to you having to find a new job in the new year... So below you will find a listing of some key tips that should help keep you out of trouble at this year's office Christmahanakwanzica party.

• It wouldn't be an office party without a little alcohol. But to keep from over-imbibing this holiday season remember – Under 2 and the boss might just promote you; over five and you'll probably see a festive holiday pink slip arrive.
  
  
• Just steer clear of the photocopier. Aside from the obvious temptation to drunkenly photocopy various body parts that are quite literally emBARRASSing, you'll also be much less likely to spill that holiday eggnog all over the expensive machine. After all, if you break it, you buy it...
  
  
• Use the buddy system. Team up with a trusted coworker and monitor each other's activities during the party. You'll thank me for this tip when you unwittingly start hitting on the boss's daughter and your party buddy stops you mid-cheesy pickup line...
  
  
• Plan ahead. For your safety, as well as the safety of those around you, be sure to have a designated driver. Or better yet – have an designated underage intern. Not only will they drive you home after the party, but they might just babysit the kids tomorrow while you're sleeping off the day-after hangover.