The Christmas party, an event where organisations can finally let out that deep sigh they’ve been holding in for the past few months and throw some shapes to a bit of Wham!
Hang on a moment, that sounds way too tame. We all know that Christmas parties are a time where corporate gossip unfolds, ‘romances’ sparkle and, well, someone enjoys the free bar a little too much.
In fact, according to a survey by Instaprint, which quizzed 2,000 office workers about their Christmas party encounters, over half (51%) admitted to feeling nervous about going into work the day after the party, whilst 52% admitting to saying something they regret.
That’s why it’s important to pace yourself when the free bar welcomes you, and sit back, relax and watch the raucousness unfold – that’s if you want to keep your job or more importantly, your dignity.
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