5 ways to survive the holiday office party in 2018

5 ways to survive the holiday office festivitt in 20185 ways to survive the holiday office party in 2018There is elendhing quite like the office holiday party. Alcohol, anxiety and awkwardness fill the air as your drink suspect rum punch and mingle with people from accounts while eating a defrosted prawn ring. But, while the holiday party is there to be enjoyed, its also wise to be mindful.There are ways that you can survive the office holiday party and come out with your dignity, reputation and career intact.Most of Top Life CoachCarole Ann Riceswork focuses on making people be the best versions of themselves. Here, she shares withYCBthe 5 ways to survive the office holiday party 1. Be preparedWhile this may be a social occasion, its also happening in your place of work, so its important that you treat it as a professional environment. Limit yourself to a set amount of drinks and make sure that you know how youre getting home.2. Be respectfulWe spend a lot of our day at work and wit h the people in our office, so try not to make any enemies while at the holiday party. If you do hear people gossiping about one of your colleagues, stay out of the conversation or change the subject. By the same token, dont act uncooperative, start swearing or telling inappropriate jokes, its not going to go down well with management and you could end up ostracizing yourself.3. Dress professionallyIt may be a night out, but its best to tone it down when it comes to your outfit for the evening. Wearing revealing dresses, short skirts or trashy clothing will send out the wrong message to your managers and colleagues. Remember, you want your superiors to remember you for professional skills and not your fishnets.4. Keep away from romanceIf you do find yourself taking an interest in someone in the office, dont let on and, even more importantly, do not act on it Some companies operate a strict no-fraternization policy and you dont want to end up on costing yourself your career for a kis s.5. NetworkFor all the perils that come with an office Christmas party, they also offer a great avenue for networking and making new friends. By introducing yourself to people from other departments, you can make new acquaintances and gain insider information that may give you a competitive edge when it comes to going for a new role.This article was originally posted on YourCoffeeBreak.