{"id":15687,"date":"2012-11-19T08:33:45","date_gmt":"2012-11-18T22:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=15687"},"modified":"2015-03-18T14:07:50","modified_gmt":"2015-03-18T04:07:50","slug":"office-x-mas-party-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/office-x-mas-party-survival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Office X-Mas party survival guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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lastminute lovely Nicole rounds up our top tips for surviving your work Christmas party with your dignity intact. <\/strong><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
With the Melbourne Cup marking the unofficial start of the silly season, next on the agenda is likely to be the work Christmas party.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

According to research we did last year, it\u2019s fair to say there will be plenty of sore heads in offices across the country between now and the end of December with many work shindigs held on a school night. Ouch!<\/p>\n

While Friday and Saturday nights are the most popular for work Chrissie events, hosting 48% and 19% respectively in 2012, spare a thought for the one in three people whose party was held on the other nights of the week, forcing workers to face up to work the next day.<\/p>\n

Pass the Berocca.<\/p>\n

Tales of embarrassment<\/strong><\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

When it comes to Christmas party shenanigans, not surprisingly one in two people confess to drinking too much. Other faux pas include indulging in cringe worthy karaoke (23%), sharing a cheeky kiss with a colleague under the mistletoe (16%), going home with a co-worker (7%) and telling the boss what you really think of him\/her (6%).<\/p>\n

Some other examples of Christmas party \u2018moments of glory\u2019 include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Someone damaging their eyesight by photocopying their face and having to wear an eye patch for a month<\/p>\n

\u2022 An employee throwing up in the boss\u2019s car<\/p>\n

\u2022 Colleagues \u201cshagging in the toilets\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 A solo Macarena performance on the dance floor with witnesses crying with laughter<\/p>\n

\u2022 The oldest party-goer attempting the \u2018full monty\u2019 after a few too many.<\/p>\n

The lastminute.com.au guide to Christmas party success<\/strong><\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

\u2022 Party poses <\/strong>– Make your appearance in party snaps at the start of the event but avoid the lens as the night progresses. Remember, kids, someone is going to share the evidence on Facebook.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hello hotel room<\/strong> – If you\u2019re not celebrating close to home, consider booking a hotel<\/a> for the night. Anything that avoids fighting for taxis at this peak time of year has to be a good thing. Consider it an investment in ending the night in style.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Say no to social media<\/strong> – Avoid providing a running commentary of the night\u2019s events on Twitter, it might just come back to haunt you the next day.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Preparation is key <\/strong>\u2013 If you have to face work the next day (or an early morning wake-up call courtesy of small children), it pays to go easy on the alcohol and alternate with water. Chances are though you\u2019re going to ignore that advice so plan B is to have Berocca, eye drops and change for a jumbo-sized coffee ready to go for the morning.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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