The goal of the office party, always, is to build relationships and expand your network. More than likely you’ve put in a tough year of work and the office party celebrates the season, any major accomplishments, and softens the blow of the company’s transformation.
Having said that, here are the dos and don’ts that you should adhere to at your office’s holiday function.
Do show up.
Do not: Show out. If you have your mind set on exacting revenge on your nemesis at the annual holiday party, please reconsider. Yes the entire company is rarely in the same place at the same time, but the last thing you want to do is come across as the company jerk because you’ve got a score to settle.