{"id":2443,"date":"2018-05-22T11:55:40","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T11:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.redmasque.co.uk\/news\/?p=2443"},"modified":"2018-05-04T11:57:04","modified_gmt":"2018-05-04T11:57:04","slug":"christmas-party-drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redmasque.co.uk\/news\/christmas-party-drama\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas party drama"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s meant to be the highlight of your work calendar, but planning the office Christmas party<\/a> doesn\u2019t always bring the festive joy it promises. Most of us have had the occasional cringe-worthy moment. That said, it doesn\u2019t have to be a disastrous or embarrassing evening. <\/p>\n

Here are some tips to help you have a great corporate or private party Christmas event<\/p>\n

The biggest disasters usually happen after one too many Christmas tipples, so it\u2019s a good idea to pace yourself. While the party might have kicked off at 3pm, it\u2019s not mandatory to guzzle beers for the rest of the night. Make the most of the buffet, drink slowly and alternate your alcoholic beverages with a glass of water. You\u2019re less likely to embarrass yourself or wind up with a terrible hangover. It\u2019s win\/win.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to stick with what you know at the Christmas party and spend the entire night with the same group of friends. So make sure you chat to as many people as possible throughout the evening, and spend time with different colleagues. As well as showing that you\u2019re a real team player, you\u2019ll have a fun night getting to know everyone.<\/p>\n

The party is a chance to put on your glad rags and let your hair down, but it\u2019s also a chance to get to know some of the senior staff in your organisation. If you feel like there\u2019s a lot of corporate executives attending or it\u2019s going to be held at a high-end venue, it might be a good opportunity to network. You\u2019ll have a drink and a great time, but you\u2019ll also get the chance to meet new people and get noticed.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to be dragged into office dramas when you\u2019ve had a few drinks. But no matter how much fun you\u2019re having, you\u2019re still at work and the usual politics apply. Save the bickering and moaning for your family festivities and keep things light with colleagues. <\/p>\n

Getting home after the party can be challenging- especially if you\u2019re strapped for cash. Pre-plan your journey in advance by booking a cab or setting an alarm on your phone for the last train. When the alarm buzzes, make sure you leave in plenty of time to pick up your coat and get to the station. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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