Nov 04, 2005 07:15 AM
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(Updated Nov 04, 2005 11:35 AM)
Ok That pretty much tells you what not to do .
There are certain guidelines that one should follow in every type of party like:
• Go easy on drinks and food. Keep your hands free and clean, and be ready to shake hands with anyone you meet. Don’t talk with your mouthful and Please don’t get DRUNK!
• Mix and mingle. Circulate throughout the room and chat briefly with as many people as you can. Mingle does not mean FLIRT!
• Keep the conversation flowing. A party isn't the place to get into heavy discussions. If a conversation partner seems headed that way, suggest that the two of you make a date to meet at a more appropriate time and place. Again talk to as many people as possible just not the cute Girl/Guy. UFFFFFF
• Don't close the place down. Make your exit when it seems that most people are starting to leave. You don’t have to stay back to CLEAN the place unless specifically asked to.
But there are special guidelines for an office party and I will be concentrating on them.
TREAT THE MEMBERS OF THE OPPOSITE SEX RESPECTFULLY.
This is not a chance for you to grab at your secretary, your boy toy or your Co worker. Remember if you GRAB them at the party you might get grabbed and thrown out come Monday morning.
And Please do yourself a favour and don’t make any sexual jokes and race specific jokes like your favourite SANTA BANTA Jokes!(Specially if your boss is an Sardar…not so good for your career advancement).
YO DUDE WHATS HAPENNING? ……. Is not the way to greet YOUR BOSS!
DRINK IN MODERATION
Keep alcohol consumption at a bare minimum. Like I said, no matter how casual the party you don’t want to stumble up to the boss and tell him
“ Teri beti aur mein ek dono dusre se bahuut pyaar karte hain. …. Aur budhe tu maan na maan, hum dono kal mandir mein shaadi karne ja rahe hain”
I refrain from mentioning the repercussions…too much drama
EAT CAREFULLY
Before the party, don’t eat
*Rajma
Chole
Potatoes**…. you get the Idea
Before you ask why…….I’ll tell you
One word …. GAS! No one wants to be the provider of NATURAL GAS at the party!
At the party, don’t go straight for the food table when you arrive. And please don’t yell out … OYE PREETI! AAJA SAMOSE YAHAAN HAIN!
DRESS APPROPRIATELY.
If the party is formal, secure formal wear-rent a tux or a gown. If business casual is the style, avoid tee shirts and jeans. And above all, leave the showy or revealing clothing for other social settings; it does not belong at the office party.
This means no matter how much you loooooooooooooooooove you Mini skirt…don’t wear it here to the office party.
ON A SERIOUS NOTE!
Any behavior at an office party will help distinguish you, whether positively or negatively. Many careers have been ruined by inappropriate behavior at an office party. By following common sense and remembering above all that an office party is a business function, you can ensure that you send the right message and make it a career building rather than a career crippling experience.
Following these guidelines, may not guarantee a promotion, but they will sure as hell guarantee that you will still have a job when u wake up Monday morning.
and REMEMBER!
Like the title said. DON’T GET DRUNK AND PUKE ALL OVER THE PLACE!