Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Faux Pas Unavoidable at Company Parties

Yeah, this is a Party Don't
The annual company party is tonight, which makes me wonder "Who's gonna make an ass of themselves?"  Yep, at almost every company party I've attended, someone forgets it's actually a business event rather than a friend's kegger and they proceed to behave inappropriately.  Too many drinks, too much skin, and too much mouth are typically what occurs at these company parties.  Party highlights from memory:

*The employee who wore a sarong to the Hawaiian-themed party only to perform a twirl on the dance floor which revealed to everyone that nothing came between her and the tropical fabric.  And I mean nothing;

*The subordinate who thought it was good time to party uninvited on her bosses lap.....as his wife sat nearby;

*The current employee who invites an ex-employee to the party as their plus one - one who was notoriously fired for insubordination, theft, or incompetence.  And the lack of common sense within that ex-employee for not realizing attending the party at the company that fired you isn't exactly the best idea;

*Having to mingle with two married employees who are having an affair - and their spouses.  Uncomfortable!

*Finding several X-rated pictures of a man's private anatomy after developing the camera film from each employee table;

*A menu of rubber chicken, burned prime rib, and the ever present cheesecake with strawberry sauce for dessert.

Ahh, such wonderful memories!  However, I'm hoping to have a fabulous time, working the red carpet, and limiting my drink intake to a maximum of two.

P.S. I also picked up a different dress to wear - long black, tasteful cleavage, cute black heels, and a feather clip in my hair.  Fabulous entrances are one thing that are encouraged at company parties so I'll be doing my best to work it!

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