151 Quick Ideas to Deal With Difficult People

140Handling the Over-indulger

If you’ve observed a colleague at an office party having a number of drinks or acting as if he’s imbibed too much, alert a supervisor. Many companies make arrangements for employees who have overindulged. They will pay for a taxi ride home or spring for a hotel room. Offering just strong coffee and a wave good-bye doesn’t cut it.

“Only time can make someone sober,” according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Though companies often require some supervisors to be on the lookout for intoxicated employees at festive functions, it helps if subordinates are on the alert as well.

Before going to a supervisor, try to discourage the colleague from further drinking by asking if you can get him some fruit juice or soda.

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