About Today: What Not to Do at the Office Party

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor The most wonderful time of the year is also potentially dangerous for your career, especially if you're engaging in the annual ritual known as the holiday party. Top 7 Office Party Gaffes What seems like a good chance to blow off some steam with your colleagues can turn into a corporate event you'll regret for the rest of your career. Etiquette Mistakes at the Company Holiday Party Should Your Company Have a Holiday Party? See More About:  holidays at work  office parties and celebrations  employee satisfaction Top Office Party Blunders You've Experienced? I still remember things that happened at holiday parties at the beginning of my career. There's nothing more frightening than the moment when people have had just enough to drink to decide they're really funny. What Are the Top Office Party Blunders You've Experienced? The Power of Taking Responsibility for Your Actions Should You Drink at the Holiday Party? You can avoid that problem by not drinking at all at the party. Which also gives you the opportunity to be soberly amused while other people are putting lampshades on their heads. Tips for Managing Alcohol at Office Celebrations How to Maintain Sobriety During the Holidays See More About:  organizational culture  drinking alcohol at company events  liability insurance How to Survive the Office Party This is the best advice I've heard so far about office parties: "The annual office holiday party is more 'office' than 'party.'" 10 Corporate Holiday Party Planning Tips 10 Tips to Reduce Employee Holiday Party Expenses See More About:  office holiday party  career enhancement  Today Ads Party Planners Holiday Party Party Ideas Corporate Party Party Planning Featured Articles Hot Chocolate Recipes Sing 'Jingle Bells' in Chinese Free Christmas Stencils How to Hang Outdoor Holiday Lights the Easy Way Galapagos Wildlife Pictures Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement