How Not To Behave At Your Office Holiday Party
December 5th, 2007 Posted in Holiday, WorkThe holiday season is upon us and what it means for most of us in the business world is the stress of the company holiday party. With our help you can enjoy the festivity of the season with your co-workers and NOT make a fool of yourself. Thanks to everyone who participated in this episode!
Link Resources: Office Party Do’s and Don’ts | 10 Office Holiday Party Landmines To Avoid
FULL TRANSCRIPT
Hi, I’m Nikki Key and you’re watching The Daily Idea.
The holiday season is upon us and that can only mean one thing. Yummy treats. Actually, what it means for most of us in the business world is the stress of the company Christmas party.
If you’re like us, you worry whether or not you’ll be the one who bores the marketing gang with the same story you told last year, forget that guy from IT’s name again or get a little too frisky with the copy boy.
A woman has needs.
Well, leave it up to the Daily Idea to make sure you leave this year’s company holiday party with everything in tact … your pride, and your pants.
We had our Daily Idea holiday party early and sent our own jolly old elf, Jason Falls, into the fray to illustrate what NOT to do.
Jason: What did you think about that Thanksgiving show? Man, I’m a funny sumbuck. I loved that part where the lady said …
Nikki: Jason is actually illustrating two no-nos in this scene. Don’t talk shop and don’t be overly obsessed with talking about yourself. It’s a party. No one there wants to talk about work. And there’s a pretty good chance more than 30 seconds talking about yourself and you’ll be “That Guy.”
Jason: Whassup, whassup, O-G’s. Now I know why Santa say “ho-ho-ho.” You too cutie to not shake that bootie, beeeotch!
Nikki: Jason’s multi-tasking the don’t’s here again. The first is to dress the part. Ask someone what the attire is for your holiday party. When in doubt, business casual is a safe bet. And holiday parties are still business events. You should behave as if your ever move is being watched by your boss. Because there’s a good chance it is.
Jason: And while we’re talking about policies. I, and my pants, firmly believe you should take your dress code and shove them neatly up your as…
Nikki: HEY NOW! What Jason was showing us there was that access to alcohol and your CEO aren’t always the best combination. When in doubt, drink responsibly … and just thank the boss for the party and move on.
And finally …
Jason AND CHICK ALMOST EMBRACE AND MAKE OUT (CUT AWAY BEFORE)
Nikki: Well, we would have shown you the reenactment of the last tip, but apparently there’s a little-known web TV law against that much back hair.
The tip is simple … at a minimum, romance in the workplace results in an awkward balance of behaviors both in and out of the office. A one night stand with a co-worker after the company party usually results in one or both parties fired, sued, embarrassed or jacked up on penicillin. So, leave the gettin’ jiggy with it to the dance floor and don’t assume the mistletoe gives you permission.
Holiday parties are supposed to be a chance to relax and enjoy the festivity of the season with your co-workers. So do just that. Be yourself, be professional and be polite and you might just find you’re the life of the party. From all of us at The Daily Idea, thank you for making us a part of your “waste time at work” routine. And whatever season it is you celebrate, we hope you have a merry one!
Happy Holidays!
And that’s another Daily Idea.
