HOLIDAY PARTY TIPS
Rita asks the question: How many times have we heard stories of Holiday disasters or bloopers? I can think of several with the Holidays quickly approaching. Many invitations will be sent from employers and organizations that you are affiliated with requesting your attendance to join them in a Holiday or New Year’s Party.
Here are a few tips that Rita Reality recommends you remember to be perceived in the best light when attending these professional functions.
HOLIDAY PARTY TIPS
1. Be sure to attend the party. It’s always good to make an appearance.
2. Eat and drink in moderation. You do not want to be seen as unprofessional.
3. Dress appropriately. Remember you worked hard to create a professional image.
4. Don’t monopolize the conversation; others are waiting to engage in conversation as well. It is not all about you. This is an opportunity to develop a deeper relationship with everyone, so find out what interest them.
5. Don’t be a gossip. It’s amazing what people say when they become comfortable or have too much to drink. Be mindful this is a professional function in a social environment.
6. Watch you language and be mindful of jokes. You are attending a professional function and it is to your advantage to act professional.
7. Thank the host or hostess! This shows that you have manners and you would like to be invited next time.
8. Don’t DRINK and drive. Having a DWI charge will not boost your career.
TIPS FOR THE PARTY PLANNER
1. Consider diversity in your organization when planning so everyone can enjoy the event regardless of their culture. Music and specialty dishes can make the event more enjoyable for everyone.
2. Be specific who is invited to the function. Is it limited to the employee, employee and significant other, or are children included as well?
3. Have a plan how to diffuse awkward situations that may occur. e.g. making arrangement for a guest that’s too drunk to get a ride home instead of allowing them to drive.
4. Look at variety of options to add variety to a traditional party e.g. a holiday open house, breakfast or brunch, or happy hour.
Following these tips will help you enjoy the event, leave a good impression and improve your professional career. Please feel free to share you comments and additional tips that you think would benefit other below. Rita Reality and Harry Humorous would like to wish you and your family a very happy, safe and fun filled holiday. Thank you for reading our blog and allowing us to be a part of your life.
February 15th, 2009 at 11:21 am
nice post and tips.
