Office party survival guide: It's not all fun and games

This entertaining guide to holiday office parties was a refreshing change from regular news about criminal activity. It gives a few tips for anyone going to an office party, or any holiday get together to follow so that they have a good time, and don't wake up with any regrets the next day! The first tip is to dress appropriately for the occasion. If you're going to an office party don't wear anything too scandalous. That said, don't dress like your grandmother either! Make sure to have an outfit that will perfectly suit the occasion- otherwise you are guaranteed to start off badly. I think this tip so true- I know so many people who dress not to impress, and when you are wearing something that looks great and is appropriate for the occasion you are far more likely to have a good time. Another tip is to not get carried away with drinking. Of course I don't drink at parties because I am underage, but say if I were to or my friends were to, hypothetically speaking of course, it would be far better for everyone if it were within our limits. Nothing is worse then spewing puke across the dance floor...definitely. It's important to have a good time, so it's alright to drink (if you are of age), but don't let it be the only reason you are having fun. Probably the best tip of them all was don't spend to much time underneath the mistletoe! It's fine to privately do what you want, but when it comes to parties, especially office parties, it's so not cool when people are making out in the middle of everything. As it is said in the guide, "Careless tonsil hockey could result in a) having the embarrassing snog captured by cell phone camera thus becoming the highlight of your colleagues' e-mail the next day or worse b) you clearing your desk on Monday morning." So please people, if you are feeling "passionate" take it outside. Last but not least, the guide advised office partiers to stop worrying about calories, and eat the free food. Overall, I think that this guide provided excellent advice to follow.

The Vancouver Sun
Jackie Middleton, Canwest News Service
December 18th, 2008

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