Etiquette Mistakes at the Company Holiday Party

 Event planners can advise guests on excessive behavior to prevent

At the very least, redundant celebrations and etiquette at the festival can be fed to the following day stories and ultimately the office legend for future parties.

And according to industry surveys, about 15% of companies hosting holiday parties say that inappropriate employee behavior at holiday parties in the past has had an impact on the individual's career growth in the company.

Avoid this excessive behavior and you will probably be asked to return to next year's party:

· 01 - Excessive Drinking.

 Party Scenario: A perfect room full of well-dressed people, the innumerable amount of liquor in your hand, you laugh, the contents of the glass start to splash, and you keep laughing.

This is probably the most common mistake that some employees and managers celebrate during the year-end celebration. While many organizations still offer a full bar, others have begun to limit how much alcohol will be served at the event. Regardless of the company's decision, it emphasizes that no one should consume too much.

Holiday Party Drink Tips:

§  Limit beverages

§  Avoid mixing liquor.

§  Drink coffee, tea, soft drinks and water.

· 02 - Excessive eating.

Party Scenario: Excess fat from a recent spicy chicken wing, partly on the napkin stuffed in your pocket - next to the rolled-up cocktail bottle napkin - and partly on your free hand (the other hand is wet from a drink). One of the bosses walks up, ready to be greeted.

People who attend events understand that food and drink will be part of the experience. But it is important to be considerate of how others will approach you, and this includes etiquette-basic principles, such as maintaining clean hands and avoiding a mouth full of successful leaves.

Holiday Party Eat Tips:

§  Do not walk around with multiple hors d'oeuvres.

§  Do not double or dispense.

§  Throw in napkins, toothpicks, etc.

· 03 - Excessive talking.

Party Scenario: You meet the Sr. VP of your department for the first time at the party and shares a 15 minute detailed story about the office from six months ago.

Most people suffer and spend time with their colleagues and immediate managers. However, make an effort to speak informally with as many people at the event as possible. This means limiting the time someone spends with any single individual or group of guests.

Managers enjoy talking to employees, and for many it may be the only interaction. Also, avoid being bored by others who attend.

Holiday Party Conversation Tips:

§  Limit conversations to 5 minutes.

§  Avoid in-depth discussions about business.

§  Thank you to some hosts and organizers.

· 04 - Excessive Complaints.

Party Scenario: You're still talking to that Sr. VP about the move, but now you explain how it causes an extra 8 minutes for your commute.

In addition to keeping conversations short, event guests should also remember that this is a time when everyone can celebrate the successes of the year. It means a cheerful mood.

Remember, stories are often heard by others nearby, and those people will add their own twist to the story. A dwarf comment can be quickly taken out of context and becomes this year's rumor mill, and your name is on it.

Holiday Party Complaint Tips:

§  Compliment colleagues and mangers.

§  Identify safe topics to share before the event.

§  Change topics if you or someone else starts complaining.

· 05 - Excessive Absence.

Party Scenario: You get into the program for about 55 minutes, get to see the room quickly, talk to the boss, talk to a colleague, talk to a peer in another department, and disappear 23 minutes later without anyone noticing. Remark.

Know this: attending the annual corporate holiday party is virtually mandatory. Fashionable late is not good; come if possible in the first 30 minutes. Everyone remembers who only stayed 10 minutes or left early.

Senior managers should stay as long as possible. This means that if you are not there when the event starts, stay safe until the event ends.

Employees should also pay attention to how long they stay at the party.

· 06 - Excessive clothing.

Party Scenario: In preparation for the company event, some ladies can choose which fit shape, low cut, sequin dress and highly fragrant new perfume. For some men, they may think it's the perfect time to show off that shiny suit that should never have been worn ... and, oh yes, that strong, new cologne.

Pay attention to the dress description listed on the event invitation. It may be a holiday, but it is attended by your colleagues, not personal friends and family.

Women, please try to avoid these 5 holiday fashion mistakes.

· 07 - Excessive Guests.

Party Scenario: The Company excludes personal guests for the first time this year, but your partner remains good friends with most of your colleagues and knows many of the bosses. You decided to bring him or her with you because several people in your department agreed it was a good idea.

Some organizations allow additional guests, but many do not. Remember this is an official sponsored company event. All the planning decisions have been carefully weighed, and there are many legitimate reasons behind such decisions, including the accounting expenses.

If guests are excluded from the invitation, schedule another party with your friends and family, and let them stay home this year.

· 08 - Excessive personal time with another employee.

Party Scenario: You stay for the duration of the party and join other colleagues elsewhere for drinks after it ends. You may have just attacked to the point where you might feel a little less disabled than a few hours earlier. And then you act on what may not be the best decision of the day: you go back to the office with another co-worker.

Remember this: in most offices, security cameras are often placed where you may not realize, including corridors, stairs, etc. Many organizations take different views on personal relationships between employees and managers. And at least everyone's sure about personal meetings at the office and elsewhere - long after the party is over.

Courtesy: Corporate event planner in Lahore