57. Champagne, Your Career, and the Holiday Party
My list of holiday party guidelines has been published by many news organizations, for one practical reason: the suggestions encourage employees to enjoy holiday celebrations without making career-damaging mistakes.
Here are my seven guidelines for office party success:
1. Remember to RSVP. Let people know that you will attend. And if you cannot go, provide a very good reason. The party is a business activity, and you are expected to participate. Also, arrive on time.
2. Dress appropriately. It may be a celebration, but your attire needs to be suitable for a business social event, not a nightclub.
3. Prepare your significant other. Let him or her know what to expect at the party, discreetly point ...
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